Thailand Live Sunday 2 Aug 2015

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RT@RichardBarrow: “Scenical World”, an amusement park in Pak Chong, is due to open in October. Map:

http://t.co/Jpe4Dme2Eg #Thailand http://t.co/4CXYCQsnx3

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RT@SkyNewsBreak: Sky Sources: A plane door has reportedly been found washed up on #Réunion Island

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Suspected Flight 370 wing flap arrives at French facility
GREG KELLER, Associated Press
THOMAS ADAMSON, Associated Press

BALMA, France (AP) — A wing flap suspected to be from the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 on Saturday arrived at a French military testing facility where it will be analyzed by experts.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845202-suspected-flight-370-wing-flap-arrives-at-french-facility/

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NLA discussion on security service bill on Aug 6
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The National Legislative Assembly will discuss the final revision to the security service bill on August 6.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845232-nla-discussion-on-security-service-bill-on-aug-6/

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Mae Hong Son villagers get airlift supports
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Food and medical supplies along with medical teams are airlifted to Sob Moei district in Mae Hong Son, following floods and landslides that affect the accessibility to over 4,000 households.

He said that the access to Sob Khong village was blocked for over 20 km. In some spots, boats are deployed. In other spots with strong currents, helicopters are deployed to airlift supplies and medical assistance.

He expected the blocked road would be open again in the next three days, if there is no more rain.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Mae-Hong-Son-villagers-get-airlift-supports-30265726.html

-- The Nation 2015-08-02

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One monk killed, 15 others injured in bus accident

BANGKOK: -- A chartered bus taking 27 Buddhist monks from Sakon Nakhon to the Dhammakaya temple in Pathum Thani overturned in Saraburi early Sunday, killing a monastic district chief and injuring 15 other monks, police said.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845236-one-monk-killed-15-others-injured-in-bus-accident/

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PM orders three state banks to get ready for National Savings Fund operations
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered three state banks to get ready for receiving deposits from the people under the National Savings Fund scheme, Deputy Government Spokesman Maj Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd said Sunday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845244-pm-orders-three-state-banks-to-get-ready-for-national-savings-fund-operations/

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A suspect militant wanted for the death of three policemen was gunned down

PATTANI: -- An armed militant wanted by police for the alleged killing of three police officers in Narathiwat’s Rueso district two years ago was shot dead by security forces in a raid of his father-in-law’s house in Pattani on Sunday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845246-a-suspect-militant-wanted-for-the-death-of-three-policemen-was-gunned-down/

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UPDATE:

MH 370?
Plane door found on Reunion Island : Sky News

A plane door has been found washed up on Reunion Island, Sky News reported on Sunday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845202-suspected-flight-370-wing-flap-arrives-at-french-facility/#entry9690714

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UPDATE:

Thai brick bash victim dies from head wound infections
Eakkapop Thongtub

This brick is thought to be the murder weapon.

PHUKET: The 27-year-old Thai man who went into a coma after being violently attacked by a group of unruly teens this morning in Thalang finally died this afternoon at Vachira Phuket Hospital.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845170-thai-man-in-coma-after-face-bashed-with-brick-by-unruly-teens-in-pub-altercation/#entry9690738

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Suspected bomber killed in shootout with troops in Narathiwat
The Nation

Narathiwat - A suspected insurgent was killed in a clash with troops in Narathiwat's Ruesoh district early Sunday.

Acting on tips-off, Narathiwat Taskforce 30 dispatched troops to surround a house in Ban Tanyong village in Tambon Batong at 4:30 am, leading to a shootout with the suspect.

Following the exchange of gunfire, the body of Masukarueno Yakumoh was found inside the toilet room of the house. An 11mm pistol was found near his body.

The suspect was sought under an arrest warrant for allegedly launching a bomb attack that killed two police officers in Narathiwat in 2013.

The house belongs to the suspect's father-in-law, who was taken to a military camp for questioning along with the suspect's wife.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Suspected-bomber-killed-in-shootout-with-troops-in-30265731.html

-- The Nation 2015-08-02

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RT@SkyNewsBreak: WildCRU's Director David MacDonald has confirmed #Cecil the lion's brother #Jericho is "alive and well"

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CHIANG MAI
1,000 Buddhists join Fifth World Youth Buddhist Symposium
Patinya Srisupamas
Chiang Mai
The Nation

CHIANG MAI: -- Some 1,000 Buddhists from several countries are gathering in Chiang Mai to attend the Fifth World Youth Buddhist Symposium.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845261-1000-buddhists-join-fifth-world-youth-buddhist-symposium/

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Cilla Black, singer and TV star, dies aged 72

Singer and TV star Cilla Black, who enjoyed a 50-year showbusiness career, has died aged 72, police in Spain say.
The 1960s singing star became a popular TV celebrity on such shows as Blind Date and Surprise Surprise.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/845284-cilla-black-singer-and-tv-star-dies-aged-72/

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Thailand Live Monday 3 Aug 2015

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