First alleged Isil terror plot on UK foiled amid growing fears of beheadings
Four men arrested in London suspected of plotting "significant" attack in UK with alleged links to Syria terror group Isil
By Tom Whitehead, Security Editor

LONDON: -- The first alleged Isil-linked terror plot on UK soil has been foiled by police and MI5 amid fears jihadists are returning from Syria to carry out beheadings on British streets.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/766698-first-alleged-isil-terror-plot-on-uk-foiled-amid-growing-fears-of-beheadings/

Walking streets planned in Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- Bangkok will have more walking streets to promote tourism and help vendors to have spaces to do businesses.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/766699-walking-streets-planned-in-bangkok/

PHUKET: Ex-mayor’s death causes 'mafia' case postponement
Saran Mitrarat


Pian Keesin.

PHUKET: -- The Patong ‘mafia’ case has been postponed because of the sudden death of the former Mayor of Patong, Pian Keesin.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/766700-phuket-ex-mayors-death-causes-mafia-case-postponement/

Ping pong bombs thrown at concert, wounding 24



BANGKOK: -- Two ping pong bombs were thrown at a concert in front of Nakhon Phanom townhall late Tuesday night, wounding 24 people.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/766703-ping-pong-bombs-thrown-at-nakhon-phanom-concert-wounding-24/

THAI-KHMER RELATIONS
Cambodian protests border shootings

BANGKOK: -- Cambodia's Foreign Ministry has filed a complaint with its Thai counterpart over two shootings that resulted in deaths of two Cambodians and a soldier, deputy Thai foreign spokesman Russ Jalichandra said on Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/766704-cambodian-protests-thai-border-shootings/

Australian PM seeks to block visas for 'hate preachers'

(BBC) Australia's PM Tony Abbott has said he wants visa rules tightened so preachers of extremist ideologies will be refused entry into the country.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/766705-australian-pm-seeks-to-block-visas-for-hate-preachers/

Public health minister steps down as Mahidol university rector

BANGKOK: -- Public Health Minister Rajata Rajatanavin announced his resignation as rector of Mahidol University on Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/766707-thai-public-health-minister-steps-down-as-mahidol-university-rector/

BMA and Police to rearrange street vendors at Siriraj Hospital

BANGKOK, 8 October 2014 (NNT) —The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Metropolitan Police Bureau are joining forces to control the many street vendors and improve the landscape in front of Siriraj Hospital.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/766709-bma-and-police-to-rearrange-street-vendors-at-siriraj-hospital/

Scene of horrific Teneriffe murder returned to owners
Kim Stephens

BRISBANE: -- It was the scene of an almost unfathomable horror. Now, the near-new inner Brisbane apartment where a young chef murdered, dismembered then cooked his transgender partner is set to be returned to its owners on Wednesday afternoon.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/766712-brisbane-scene-of-horrific-teneriffe-murder-returned-to-owners/

Thailand wins 'Best Swimsuit' at Miss Grand International
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- Miss Cuba was crowned the second “Miss Grand International” last night in Bangkok while Thailand managed grab at least the “Best Swimsuit” award.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/766715-thailand-wins-best-swimsuit-at-miss-grand-international/

Crowds of Thai and foreign tourists arrive on Koh Phangan island for the Full Moon Party tonight. Operators see restored confidence after the Koh Tao murder. /Bangkok Post

Dutch man accused of killing Thai girlfriend with Samsung tablet
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- A Dutch national was arrested this afternoon while on the run in Cambodia after he allegedly smashed his Thai girlfriend with a tablet to death at their home outside of Bangkok.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/766720-dutch-man-accused-of-killing-thai-girlfriend-with-samsung-tablet/

Thailand is at "high risk" of more civil unrest which would disrupt business, industries,UK-based Maplecroft,a global forecasting Co.survey said. /The Nation

Mass Maritime Website Hacked By Apparent Islamic Extremist Group
BY MIKE SCHULER

MASSACHUSETTS: -- The website of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy was targeted Monday by a group of hackers identifying themselves as the Moroccan Islamic Union-mail.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/766752-us-mass-maritime-website-hacked-by-apparent-islamic-extremist-group/

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US man offers to swap house for new iPhone

DETROIT: -- A homeowner in the US city of Detroit wants to trade his property for a new iPhone after he failed to find a buyer for his rundown house currently listed for $US3000 ($A3245), a local TV station reports.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/766757-us-man-offers-to-swap-house-for-new-iphone/

Freshly cooked: 7-Eleven's quest to conquer Thailand?
By Coconuts Bangkok



Seriously, can’t they stick to the frozen junk food?

BANGKOK: -- 7-Eleven has reportedly launched an a la carte meal booth inside one of its stores on Soi Prachasongkroh 23 in the Din Daeng area with a snapshot of the new service shared and discussed online.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/766758-freshly-cooked-7-elevens-quest-to-conquer-thailand/

ANTI-SMOKING CAMPAIGN
Bangkok warns smoking in markets is illegal

BANGKOK: -- Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has warned smokers not to smoke in markets or to face a fine of not more than Bt2,000, said Bangkok's deputy governor Pussadee Tamtai on Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/766761-bangkok-warns-smoking-in-markets-is-illegal/

Flood expert warns of next year's drought crisis

SURAT THANI, 8 October 2014 (NNT) – Hydro-Agro Informatics Institute chief Dr. Royal Chitradon has warned that a severe drought is set to follow this year’s floods and urged members of the public to conserve water for future use.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/766768-flood-expert-warns-of-next-years-drought-crisis/

More than 360,000 drug suspects arrested in one year

BANGKOK: -- AUTHORITIES have arrested 364,587 drug suspects and seized more than Bt1.46 billion worth of assets linked to drug trafficking during the past year.

Between October 2013 and September 2014, authorities also confiscated more than 96 million methamphetamine tablets, 1,072 kilos of crystal methamphetamine, 497 kilos of heroin, and 28,103 kilos of marijuana.

According to the authorities, 289,288 drug abusers underwent drug treatments in the period. Of this number, 125,246 did it voluntarily.

The information on the anti-drug operations was presented during a meeting of 27 relevant authorities, including the Defence Minister, the Interior Ministry and National Police Office yesterday. Justice Minister General Paiboon Khumchaya presided over the meeting, which also discussed an urgent plan to fight the scourge of drugs during the last quarter of 2014.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/More-than-360000-drug-suspects-arrested-in-one-yea-30245020.html


-- The Nation 2014-10-08

Buddhists in Nong Kai celebrate the end of Buddhist Lent

NONG KAI, 8 October 2014 (NNT)-Buddhists in Nong Khai province have come out to join various religious rituals to celebrate the end of Buddhist Lent today.

Buddhists in the Muang district this morning paid a visit to Wat Nam Mong (Nam Mong Temple) to offer alms and make merits. They also listened to the sermon and offer food to monks. The atmosphere was lively and full of excitement.

It is so common to see Nong Kai local gathering at the temple to make merits, given it has long been a tradition of local people here. It is also thought to be a good example for people to apply the Buddhist principles in their lives.


-- NNT 2014-10-08

American Ambassador announces leaving Thailand
By Coconuts Bangkok



BANGKOK: -- After four years, US Ambassador to Thailand Kristie Kenney has announced that she will be leaving her post and returning to Washington to work at the US State Department.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/766770-us-ambassador-to-thailand-kristie-kenney-announces-leaving-thailand/

Amnesty Calls For Investigation Into Torture Allegations on Koh Tao
By SAW YAN NAING & KYAW KHA

A group of Thai and Burmese lawyers, Burmese officials and rights activists talk to Burmese migrant Maung Maung in Koh Samui on Wednesday. (Photo: Min Oo)

BANGKOK: -- Amnesty International has called for an independent investigation into allegations of torture and ill-treatment by Thai police during the investigation into the murder of two British tourists on Koh Tao last month.

Ful Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/766780-amnesty-calls-for-investigation-into-torture-allegations-on-koh-tao/

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