Bus Attendant Killed After Falling Under Moving Bus at Prasat Station

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Seen Often on Sathorn 10, Suspect Thought to Use Fake Turkish Passport
By Khaosod Eng.

Several motorcycle taxi operators located here on Soi Sathorn 10 said they gave numerous rides to a man between December and February who matched a passport photo shown to them by investigators hunting for the Bangkok bomber.

BANGKOK — Motorcycle taxi operators in an upscale, residential neighborhood have identified a man seen numerous times there between December and February as matching a passport photo shown to them by investigators hunting the suspected Bangkok bomber, who might have been using a fake Turkish passport.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa....rkish-passport/

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World’s first anti-corruption coffee shop opened in Ubon Ratchathani

UBON RATCHATHANI, 22 August 2015 (NNT) – The NACC and the UNDP have opened the world’s first ‘Corruption Unwelcome’ coffee shop at Ubon Ratchathani University, the NACC President says.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa....on-ratchathani/

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Bomb technique was 'taught by foreigners'
Kittipong Maneerit,
Panya Thiosangwan
The Nation

Family members and friends of Di Wu Chengi, a Chinese tourist killed in last Monday's explosion at the Erawan Shrine, take part in a church service at the Holy Redeemer Church in Bangkok yesterday.

BANGKOK: -- Police looking for taxi driver who took suspect from yannawa to hua lamphong

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/850463-bomb-technique-was-taught-by-foreigners/

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BANGKOK BLAST
Messages of support pour in from Asia after bombing
The Sunday Nation
Asia News Network

BANGKOK: -- LEADING Asian media and organisations have sent messages of support via The Nation to the Thai people to stay strong and united amidst adversities - in a show of solidarity following the August 17 bombing at the Ratchaprasong intersection.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/850464-messages-of-support-pour-in-from-asia-after-bombing/

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New charter keeps NCPO in power until new govt formed
THE SUNDAY NATION

BANGKOK: -- A TRANSITIONAL clause in the draft constitution retains the power and authority of the National Council for Peace and Order until a new government replaces the present one.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/850465-new-charter-keeps-ncpo-in-power-until-new-govt-formed/

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4 social enterprises named 'champions of change'
Kantamanee Baingern,
Sirin Sampaothip
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- FOUR SOCIAL enterprises have emerged as the 2015 champions of an initiative designed to support budding entrepreneurs' dream of improving society.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/850466-4-social-enterprises-named-champions-of-change/

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Power poles targeted in Narathiwat blasts
The Sunday Nation

NARATHIWAT: -- SEVERAL small explosions have hit the southern border province of Narathiwat ahead of celebrations of its 100th anniversary.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/850367-security-tightened-in-su-ngai-kolok-as-thai-fight-is-to-begin-today/#entry9766167

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New charter likely to transform political landscape, if passed
PIYAPORN WONGRUANG
THE SUNDAY NATION

BANGKOK: -- THE NEW charter, if endorsed by the National Reform Council (NRC) and a majority of Thai citizens in a referendum, would likely change Thailand's political landscape significantly with several new elements ranging from a new political system to a new strategic body with the ultimate power to intervene in a crisis. The junta will, meanwhile, continue in power until the new Cabinet formed after the general election is sworn in.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/850467-new-charter-likely-to-transform-political-landscape-if-passed/

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High hopes for new economic team: poll
THE SUNDAY NATION

BANGKOK: -- MOST people surveyed by a Bangkok Poll released yesterday believe the new-look Cabinet will reverse the economic slowdown and lift the global community's confidence in the country.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/850468-high-hopes-for-new-economic-team-poll/

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Sickening treatment of the Rohingya continues

RANGOON: -- Passing of laws relating to religious conversion and polygamy shows Myanmar's parliament cares little about human rights

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/850469-sickening-treatment-of-the-rohingya-continues/

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New US ambassador to Thailand to take office in Sept

WASHINGTON D.C., 22 August 2015 (NNT) – The new United States Ambassador to Thailand has expressed his intention to work with all sides in Thailand after his swearing-in ceremony set for mid-September, the Thai Ambassador to Washington D.C. says.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/850470-new-us-ambassador-to-thailand-to-take-office-in-sept/

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Traffic closure to take place for Green Line train construction

BANGKOK, 22 August 2015 (NNT) – The MRTA says the Kaset Intersection Flyover will be closed to traffic from 29 August 2015, to accommodate the construction of the northern Green Line train extension.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/850471-traffic-closure-to-take-place-for-green-line-train-construction/

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Two men busted for drugs after police raid their Phuket home
Eakkapop Thongtub

Supawit and Worawut were arrested last night (August 21) after police raided their rented room in Chalong

PHUKET: Two men were arrested last night (August 21) after police raided their rented room and found them in possession of an unregistered gun, bullets and cooked kratom leaves.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/850472-two-men-busted-for-drugs-after-police-raid-their-phuket-home/

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Police say 7 dead after jet in UK airshow crashes into road
SYLVIA HUI, Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — A military jet taking part in a British airshow crashed into a busy main road, killing seven people and injuring more than a dozen others, police said Saturday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/850473-police-say-7-dead-after-jet-in-uk-airshow-crashes-into-road/

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Raging Washington wildfires grow by 100 square miles
NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS, Associated Press
BRIAN SKOLOFF, Associated Press

TWISP, Washington (AP) — Reduced winds on Saturday helped firefighters gain the upper hand against a series of giant wildfires in north-central Washington that earlier left three firefighters dead.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/850474-raging-washington-wildfires-grow-by-100-square-miles/

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Thousands of migrants rush past police into Macedonia
By DUSAN STOJANOVIC

GEVGELIJA, Macedonia (AP) — Thousands of rain-soaked migrants on Saturday rushed past Macedonian riot police who were attempting to block them from entering Macedonia from Greece. Police fired stun grenades and dozens of people were injured in the border clashes.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/850475-thousands-of-migrants-rush-past-police-into-macedonia/

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Blatter gets cow, milks support at home charity event

ULRICHEN, Switzerland (AP) — Sepp Blatter was given a cow but gave little away about FIFA business at his annual charity football tournament on Saturday.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/850476-blatter-gets-cow-milks-support-at-home-charity-event/

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Phuket Opinion: A bumpy lane ahead
The Phuket News

Cyclists take part in a protest earlier this year to highlight that drink-driving equates to murder. Photo: Thiti Wannamontha

PHUKET: Earlier this week the government announced plans to request B60 million to develop bike lanes in three different locations in Phuket.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/850477-phuket-opinion-a-bumpy-lane-ahead/

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The Latest on Bangkok: Police say suspect may have escaped
The Associated Press

BANGKOK (AP) — The latest on the bombings in the Thai capital (all times local):
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9:30 a.m.

Almost a week on since the deadly Bangkok bomb attack, Thailand's police say investigators need some luck to catch those behind it, and they may have already left the country.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/850495-the-latest-on-bangkok-police-say-suspect-may-have-escaped/

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RT@PravitR: Thai junta spokesperson on nat'l TV announcing arrrests of 2 persons who spread false info on the internet. #Thailand #BangkokBlast 12.03

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Dr Pasuk: Democracy can help ease corruption as it allows people to keep watch on officials

BANGKOK: -- Democratic system may help ease corruption problem because the system will enable the people to have more freedom and say in keeping checks of the malpractice, said Dr Pasuk Phongpaichit, an economist at Chulalongkorn Univerisity, on Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/850527-dr-pasuk-democracy-can-help-ease-corruption-as-it-allows-people-to-keep-watch-on-officials/

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BANGKOK BLAST
Troops, police, K9 bomb sniffers deployed to check tourist areas in Bangkok

BANGKOK: -- Police and troops backed up with bomb-sniffing dogs were deployed in three teams to check the major tourist destinations in Bangkok Sunday, Police spokesman Pol Lt Gen Prawut Thawornsiri said.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/850530-troops-police-k9-bomb-sniffers-deployed-to-check-tourist-areas-in-bangkok/

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BANGKOK BLAST
Thai police urge patience as lack of equipment hampers bomb probe
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The police chief yesterday claimed that the slowness of investigation into the Bangkok shrine bomber is not caused by police's lack of capability but because they have shortage of some the modern equipment like police in foreign countries to find the prime suspect captured on security camera.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/850531-thai-police-urge-patience-as-lack-of-equipment-hampers-bomb-probe/

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ASIA NEWS NETWORK
Poso terrorists may be linked with Bangkok bombing
The Jakarta Post
Asia News Network

Indonesia's police are currently looking into whether the East Indonesian Mujahidin (MIT) terrorist group led by Santoso in Poso, Central Sulawesi, has links to the recent deadly bombing in Bangkok, said Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/850534-poso-terrorists-may-be-linked-with-bangkok-bombing/

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NCPO: Bombing investigations produce progress

BANGKOK, 23 August 2015 (NNT) - The National Council of Peace and Order (NCPO) has announced that the investigations into the bomb blasts at Ratchaprasong intersection and Sathorn pier have progressed well with more evidence being gathered.

NCPO Spokesman Col. Winthai Suwaree on Sunday said the overall situation after the explosions was generally peaceful and officers had more evidence on the incidents. Two people who had published misleading information in the social media had been arrested, the spokesman said.

Col. Winthai added that the NCPO would announce the cases’ progress as deemed fit. Law enforcement against illegal actions has been intensified in Bangkok to ensure security for the public.

The government has already paid compensation to relatives of 16 injured and killed people. 14 of them are foreigners and two Thais. The government has expedited compensation for 100 others.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has compensated nine injured people. Four of the injured have left the hospitals and 52 others are still hospitalized.

The NCPO spokesman asked the public to provide useful information for the investigations at hotline 1515.

-- NNT 2015-08-23

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Over 1,000 security officials sent out to BKK tourist spots

BANGKOK, 23 August 2015 (NNT) – The National Police Chief has dispatched more than 1,000 security officials to tourist areas across Bangkok as part of the Royal Thai Police’s anti-crime campaign.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/850530-troops-police-k9-bomb-sniffers-deployed-to-check-tourist-areas-in-bangkok/#entry9767461

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Princess Sirindhorn to open Thai National Day at EXPO Milan 2015 in Italy

BANGKOK, 23 August 2015 (NNT) - Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn early yesterday morning proceeded to Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan Province to board a Thai Airways International plane for an official visit to the Republic of Italy.

Her Royal Highness was seen off at the airport by members of the Cabinet, high-ranking officials from the military, police, justice, and civil service sectors, members of the wives’ associations of the armed forces, representatives of the Thai Red Cross Society and Village Scouts.

In Italy, Her Royal Highness will attend the EXPO Milan 2015 in Milan, where she will observe various individual and groups of pavilions arranged by the participating countries. The Princess will preside over the opening of the National Day of Thailand at the expo.

Her Royal Highness will also grant an audience to Mr. Giuseppe Sala, Commissioner of the Government of Italy for Expo Milano 2015, who will host a luncheon for the Princess.

Her Royal Highness will stay in Italy until 26 August 2015.

-- NNT 2015-08-23

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Man Dropped Bag into Water Night Before Sathorn Pier Blast

By Khaosod Eng.

Low quality CCTV footage shows a man drop a plastic bag into the water less than a half hour after Monday night's deadly blast, where less than 16 hours later a blast occurred.

BANGKOK — Less than 30 minutes after a bomb exploded Monday night at the Erawan Shrine, a man dropped a bag into the water next to a footbridge near Sathorn Pier that could have been the device which exploded harmlessly the next afternoon.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/850538-man-dropped-bag-into-water-night-before-sathorn-pier-blast/

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Police launches city-wide crime crackdown

BANGKOK: -- Over 1,300 policemen were deployed in a pre-dawn searches of “high risk” areas in Bangkok which are suspected to be the hideouts of the Ratchaprasong bombing suspects and other suspected criminal elements.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/850530-troops-police-k9-bomb-sniffers-deployed-to-check-tourist-areas-in-bangkok/#entry9767545

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Chiang Rai officials ramp up security measures

CHIANG RAI, 23 August 2015 (NNT) - Chiang Rai Provincial Administrative Office (PAO)has increased security measures in the province, especially in Kat Jiang Hai Market, Suan Tung public park, and zones around the Municipality.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/850539-chiang-rai-officials-ramp-up-security-measures/