UPDATE

Hua Hin flooded

These pictures come to us courtesy of Hua Hin resident James Walsh. James tells us that Soi 102 is still flooded but some of the surrounding roads have now been cleared.

Were still awaiting information on how Hua Hin town centre has been affected.

View all pics, video here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672875-hua-hin-flooded/#entry6898057

Indian Tourist Tricked By Two Beachside Women In Pattaya

PATTAYA: -- 2 women in the Pattaya Beach area tricked an Indian tourist into sexual activities, as soon as the Indian tourist stepped in the car of the two women, two men suddenly assaulted and plundered him. He was kicked out of the car after they had finished looting him.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672929-indian-tourist-tricked-by-two-beachside-women-in-pattaya/

Weather Advisory No. 11 (283/2013) Subject: Heavy rain in the East, the South and strong wind in Gulf of Thailand

The active low pressure has made landfall at Prachuap Khiri Khan and then will go to the Andaman Sea. The strong southwest monsoon prevail Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. Torrential rain, as well as isolated heavy to very heavy rain, is likely over the lower Central included of Bangkok Metropolis, the East and the upper South.

People should beware of the severe weather during 7-8 October. The provinces include Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkharm, Samut Sakhon, Bangkok Metropolis included of vicinity, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Ranong, Phang-nga and Phuket.

The strong wind wave is expected in the Gulf and the Andaman Sea with 2-3 meters high. All ships should proceed with caution, and small boats keep ashore during 7-9 October
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During 7-10 October, another high pressure from China has covered the upper country, leading to drop of temperature and cool weather in the morning in the North and the Northeast.

The advisory will be effect on 7 October 2013 at 11.00 a.m.

-- NNT 2013-10-07

16 Dead in Buriram Horror Smash

BURIRAM: -- 16 people were killed on Monday morning when the driver of a pickup truck fell asleep at the wheel before smashing into a tree on a rural road in Buriram’s Ban Dan district, police have said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672944-16-dead-in-buriram-horror-smash/

Bangkok's China Town busy for festive vegetarian season

BANGKOK, 6th October 2013 (NNT) – Throngs of people are flocking to Bangkok’s China Town or “Yaowaraj” street for the vegetarian festival.

Leng Noei Yi Temple(วัดเล่งเน่ยยี่) on Charoen Krung road has been attracting a large number of visitors coming to pay homage to the vegetarian god “Gew Ong Hook Jo" (กิ่วอ๊องฮุกโจ้ว), who according to folklore legends will travel to the human world to present humans with the 5 elements.

The Tien Fah Foundation is also a popular spot for those taking part in the festive vegetarian season to pay homage to Guan Yin Bodhisattva. Bangkok’s China town is at it’s busiest again this time each year with a large number of Thai-Chinese coming out to buy vegetarian meals and raw cooking ingredients.

-- NNT 2013-10-07

UPDATE:
At least 16 people killed in a car accident in Buri Ram Monday

BANGKOK: -- At least 16 people, most of them Lao nationals, were killed when a pickup truck crashed into a tree in Buri Ram's Ban Dan district on Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672944-16-dead-in-buriram-horror-smash/?p=6898466

UPDATE:

16 dead in Thai road smash: police

BANGKOK, October 7, 2013 (AFP) - A pregnant woman was among 16 people killed when the truck they were travelling in slammed into a tree in northeastern Thailand, police said, the latest major accident on the kingdom's deadly roads.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672944-16-dead-in-buriram-horror-smash/#entry6898480

WEATHER WARNING: More heavy rain expected in Phrachuap Khiri Khan and Gulf of Thailand

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672875-hua-hin-flooded/page-2?p=6898624#entry6898624

Thai GDP declines to 4% this year: World Bank
By English News

BANGKOK, Oct 7 - The World Bank has reduced its Thai economic growth projection from 5 per cent to 4 per cent this year given the slower-than-expected global economic recovery and economic slowdown in China, its senior economist Kirida Bhaopichitr said today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672958-thai-gdp-declines-to-4-this-year-world-bank/

UPDATE:

No seat belts worn, but no fatalities after van flips twice
Phuket Gazette

PHUKET: -- Six relatives, including three children, escaped serious injury when the van they were in flipped twice before coming to rest on Thepkrasattri Road in Mai Khao yesterday afternoon.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672899-children-hurt-as-phuket-minibus-flips-in-rain/?p=6898715

28 Thai provinces remain flood stricken
By English News



BANGKOK, OCT 7 – Over half a million households in 28 Thai provinces have been affected by floods.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672964-28-thai-provinces-remain-flood-stricken/

Historic sites in 5 provinces damaged by floods

BANGKOK, 7 October 2013 (NNT) - The Culture Ministry revealed that temples and historic sites in five provinces have been damaged by the floods.

Culture Minister Sontaya Kunplome said important sites in provinces including Prachin Buri, Nonthaburi and Ayutthaya have been struck by floods. Fine arts department officials have been using water pumps to drain floodwater and building flood barriers in affected areas.

In many provinces, water levels are rising and the currents remain strong. Over 200 staff members have been assigned to monitor the flooding situation in the Ayutthaya historical park. 307 temples and 3,104 monks in 10 provinces have been affected by the deluge.

Mr Sontaya said the flooding remained under control at most sites. Officers have been assigned to survey damages at flood-hit sites across the country in a bid to map out detailed renovation plans.

The ministry is considering moving a provincial office of the Fine Arts Department in Prachin Buri to another location in Chon Buri due to persistent flooding.


-- NNT 2013-10-07

Drug trafficking ring arrested in Phayao; 210,000 meth pills, 59kg heroin worth Bt344 million seized /MCOT

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Army Chief Cautions Media Against Criticism
By Khaosod Online

BANGKOK: -- The chief of Royal Thai Army has advised the media to be strictly cautious when covering the news of court inquests over deaths in 2010 crackdown.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672982-thai-army-chief-prayuth-cautions-media-against-criticism/

Isaan hit by oncoming cold snap

BANGKOK, 7 October 2013 (NNT) - Parts of the Northeast are being hit by a cold snap as authorities warn residents to take extra care to avoid contracting illnesses.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672979-isaan-hit-by-oncoming-cold-snap/

Pheu Thai Stays Firm As 'Apocalypse' Approaches

Khaosod Online


Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra chatting with Tony Abbott, the Prime Minister of Australia, during APEC summit in Bali, Indonesia

BANGKOK: -- Pheu Thai Party spokesman insisted the party is not daunted by the astrological prediction that the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra was about to collapse on 8 October.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672986-pheu-thai-stays-firm-as-apocalypse-approaches/

RT@191Thailand: A train has derailed in Khlong Luang district of Pathum Thani this evening. Two carriages derailed. No reports of injuries.

Activists Urges Textbooks To Include 'Oct 6 Massacre'

Khaosod Online

A prominent activist has called for inclusion of the brutal 1976 crackdown on student activists in school textbooks in order to teach the younger generation of Thais about one of the darkest episodes of Thailand′s political history.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/673034-activists-urges-textbooks-to-include-oct-6-massacre/

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