RT‏@RichardBarrow 142nd Chonburi Buffalo Races from today until Sunday, 10am-midnight, on the field in front of the provincial hall pic.twitter.com/DJtRVFSH9f

2 killed in firework plant explosion in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai - A firework plant in this northern province exploded Friday, killing two people, police said.

The plant was located in Tambon Yangnerg in Saraphi district.

One person was killed at the scene and the other died at the Saraphi hospital, police said.

-- The Nation 2013-10-18

Article 190 suspiciously amended ahead of ICJ's verdict: Democrat

BANGKOK: -- The government has suspiciously pushed for the passage of the charter amendment bill ahead of the International Court of Justice's decision related to Preah Vihear Temple, Democrat spokesman said on Friday.

The amended Article 190 of the Constitution would allow bypassing the legislative oversight in order to strike a deal with Cambodia in regard to the territory near the temple, Chavanond Intarakomalyasut said.

-- The Nation 2013-10-18

LAO CRASH
Last messages from victims cause stir
THE NATION

Messages retrieved from the LINE chat app sent out by a Laotian stewardess prior to the ill-fated flight QV301 were distributed online yesterday, drawing heartbreaking comments from Thai and Lao netizens mourning her death and deploring the accident.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/675507-last-messages-from-victims-cause-stir/

RT@RichardBarrow: You might want to avoid Victory Monument as there's a traffic jam due to police demonstrating how they will stop traffic jams from Monday.

Former Phang Nga official assassinated at relative’s funeral
Phuket Gazette


Police and stunned onlookers at the funeral observe the scene where Mr Sittipon was assassinated. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- A former Phang Nga official was assassinated by a single bullet to the head while dining at his cousin’s funeral in Ao Luek, Krabi, early yesterday morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/675511-krabi-former-phang-nga-official-assassinated-at-relatives-funeral/

The One that Didn’t Get Away: Brit bags an ugly monster on Krabi
By Coconuts Bangkok



KRABI: -- It took 25 minutes to land this giant load of carp, but Keith WIlliams’ reel-big-fish story may land him in the record books.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/675512-the-one-that-didnt-get-away-brit-bags-an-ugly-monster-on-krabi/

Thailand's peace talks with BRN militants postponed indefinitely
By English News



BANGKOK, Oct 18 – Thailand has postponed indefinitely the next round of peace talks with a key militant group given escalating anti-government violence in the country’s far South, a senior official said today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/675516-thailands-peace-talks-with-brn-militants-postponed-indefinitely/

Bungholes: Starbucks demands arrests in IP case
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- Thai authorities are considering a call from Starbucks, the kaisers of corporate coffee, to arrest the owners of a hand-pushed coffee cart with a curious name.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/675522-bangkok-starbucks-demands-arrests-in-ip-case/

UPDATE:
ISA extended to Nov 30
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A special Cabinet meeting Friday resolved to extend the enforcement of the Internal Security Act for three Bangkok districts until the end of the parliamentary session on November 30, the National Security Council chief said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/675416-thai-govt-mulls-extending-isa/#entry6937037

Former SET president says Thailand is suffering from 'Corruption Disease'



BANGKOK, 18 Oct 2013 (NNT) - Former president of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), Sompon Kiatpaiboon, indicated that Thailand is suffering from what he called 'Corruption Disease' while another senior economist showed his concerns on the public debt and the Government's lack of spending discipline.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/675525-former-set-president-says-thailand-is-suffering-from-corruption-disease/

Chon Buri, Chachoengsao remain flooded
By English News

CHON BURI, Oct 18 - Commercial areas in this eastern Thai province 90 km southeast of Bangkok remain submerged, but Amata Nakorn Industrial Estate is speeding up its drainage of water into the sea.

The Phanat Nikhom commercial district is under more than one metre of floodwater.

Phan Thong district, which received runoff from Phanat Nikhom, is also fully flooded. Local residents were forced to move their belongings to higher ground.

Amata Nakorn industrial estate increased the rate of water release operations into the sea last night.

In nearby Chachoengsao province, floodwaters in three districts have receded and the situation has returned to normal, while five districts remain inundated with water coming from Nakhon Nayok and Prachin Buri provinces.

The water drainage operations into the sea also face difficulty due to the high tide during this period. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2013-10-18

UPDATE:

Amnesty bill changed by vetting panel to become 'end-of-soi' version to benefit Thaksin
Te Nation

BANGKOK: -- The majority side of the panel vetting the amnesty bill voted Friday to annul all legal cases made after the September 19 2006 coup.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/675453-no-agreement-in-house-committee-on-amnesty-criteria/#entry6937164

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Psychopath Husband Kills Wife For Being Addicted To A Soap Opera

A woman was killed by her husband in Nakorn Pathom for being addicted to a TV soap opera.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/675541-husband-kills-wife-for-being-addicted-to-thai-soap-opera/

Phuket Immigration: new detailed form to monitor education visa holders
Tanyaluk Sakoot

PHUKET: -- Language schools will be required to fill out a more in-depth form for visitors applying for education visas from November 1, as part of attempts by Immigration to control the number of people working illegally in Phuket.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/675544-phuket-immigration-new-detailed-form-to-monitor-education-visa-holders/

Tourists begin migration to Nong Khai for Naga Fireballs Festival
By English News



NONG KHAI, Oct 18 - Tourists have started their annual pilgrimage to this northeastern Thai province to see the mysterious Naga Fireballs Festival in the nighttime at the End of Buddhist Lent Day tomorrow.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/675549-tourists-begin-migration-to-nong-khai-for-naga-fireballs-festival/

Important info from Thai Immigration Bureau for flooded areas:

Extend your permission of stay NOW!

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/675553-important-info-from-thai-immigration-bureau-for-flooded-areas-extend-now/

Dozens Injured As Coach Overturns In Pathum Thani

BANGKOK: -- A Bangkok - Chiang Rai interprovincial coach has overturned in Pathum Thani province today, injuring 40 passengers including one individual who was thrown out of the bus.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/675601-dozens-injured-as-coach-overturns-in-pathum-thani/

to continue:

Thailand Live Saturday 19 Oct 2013

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/675620-thailand-live-saturday-19-oct-2013/