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British Man Rescued from Manhole
By Khaosod English


An unidentified British business manager was left chest-deep in much after he fell down this uncovered sewer hole late last night north of Bangkok in Pathum Thani.

PATHUM THANI — A 46-year-old British national had to be rescued after falling into an uncovered sewer hole last night in northern metropolitan Bangkok.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/852979-british-man-rescued-from-manhole-in-bangkok/

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SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
Villagers barred from petitioning on Mae Sot SEZ
THE NATION


PM BRIEFED ON ECONOMIC ZONE Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha makes a point while being briefed about the planned special economic zone in Tak, during his visit to the northern province

Residents of Tak; other northern provinces oppose land expropriation

BANGKOK: -- VILLAGERS from several northern provinces yesterday joined a protest in Tak's Mae Sot district against land expropriation to make way for a special economic zone in the area.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853056-villagers-barred-from-petitioning-on-mae-sot-sez/

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POLITICS
Pheu Thai's Chaturon in the dark as his passports are revoked
PRAVIT ROJANAPHRUK,
NUNTIDA PUANGTHONG
THE NATION


Chaturon

BANGKOK: -- THE TWO passports belonging to former education minister and senior Pheu Thai Party politician Chaturon Chaisaeng were revoked yesterday without the passport holder being informed about it.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853057-pheu-thais-chaturon-in-the-dark-as-his-passports-are-revoked/

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BANGKOK EXPLOSION
Prawit heads to China, rules out talks on blasts
THE NATION



Arrest warrant issued for husband of Thai suspect; Turkey's embassy awaits confirmation on nationality of arrested duo

BANGKOK: -- EVEN as police and other concerned authorities continue to dismiss media reports linking the Erawan Shrine bomb suspects with the Uighurs or China, Defence Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan yesterday left for Beijing but denied any plan to discuss the recent Bangkok bombings with the Chinese government.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/852941-thai-dpm-prawit-visits-china-on-behalf-of-pm-prayut/#entry9809568

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Pervert harasses Pattaya Shop Owner



PATTAYA: -- A Pattaya Beauty Salon owner posted a disturbing video to Facebook on Wednesday of a man, nationality unknown, who touched himself as he stared at her through her shop window after first attempting to enter the shop.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853059-pervert-harasses-pattaya-shop-owner/

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Pattaya Cleaner scoops 12 Million Baht Thai Lottery Win



PATTAYA: -- A house cleaner, who wishes to remain anonymous, presented herself to Pattaya Police Station to ask for protection as she had just won 12 Million Baht on the Thai National Lottery.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853060-pattaya-cleaner-scoops-12-million-baht-thai-lottery-win/

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Pattaya Electrician escapes serious injury in South Pattaya road crash



PATTAYA: -- Late on Tuesday Night a road crash occurred in front of the Pattaya Provincial Courthouse which left a 34 year old Electrician thanking Buddha for allowing him to walk away from his overturned vehicle virtually unharmed.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853061-pattaya-electrician-escapes-serious-injury-in-south-pattaya-road-crash/

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New Fishing Regulations lead to increase in price of Seafood at Pattaya Markets



PATTAYA: -- Prices of seafood have risen on average between 5 and 10 baht per Kilo following new regulations which came into force on 1st September which limits the time fishing boats can work in the Gulf of Thailand.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853062-new-fishing-regulations-lead-to-increase-in-price-of-seafood-at-pattaya-markets/

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MISSING KAREN ACTIVIST
Plea for emergency trial in Billy case rejected by court
Anan Khongcharoen
The Nation
Phetchaburi


Billy

BANGKOK: -- THE SUPREME Court yesterday dismissed a petition to hold an emergency trial to find Karen human-rights activist Porlajee "Billy" Rakchongcharoen, who disappeared in April 2014.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/852980-thai-supreme-court-rejects-plea-for-emergency-trial-in-billys-case/#entry9809595

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NEW CHARTER
Everybody can express views on charter draft: Wissanu
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- PEOPLE who oppose the draft charter can also hold a press conference to air their differences, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said yesterday.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853063-everybody-can-express-views-on-charter-draft-wissanu/

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BANGKOK
Cabinet okays project to put power lines under ground
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Cabinet on Tuesday approved the project have electrical wires and power lines run under the ground along Bangkok's 39 routes covering 127.3 kilometers.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/852929-more-of-bangkoks-tangled-cables-to-go-underground/#entry9809601

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EDITORIAL
Police reward was unnecessary and UNPROFESSIONAL
The Nation

UNSEEMLY HASTE IN GIVING BT3 MILLION TO THE OFFICERS INVESTIGATING THE ERAWAN SHRINE BOMBING WHEN THE PRIME SUSPECTS ARE STILL AT LARGE

BANGKOK: -- The national police chief's decision to reward his own officers for doing their job in investigating the Erawan Shrine bombing has drawn criticism and ridicule both in Thailand and abroad. Online social networks are buzzing with scorn and editorial cartoonists have lampooned the "generous act".

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853064-thai-police-reward-was-unnecessary-and-unprofessional/

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THAI TALK
In defence of the grass roots
Suthichai Yoon
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- He might have said it in jest, but it was taken quite seriously in certain quarters: The term "rakya" (grass roots) is banned. In its place, Thais should use "low-income people" or "less educated people", Deputy Premier and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan says.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853065-thai-talk-in-defence-of-the-grass-roots/

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Demolition of beachfront Phuket restaurant postponed
Saroj Kueprasertkij


The Tony's Restaurant which was due to be demolished today.

PHUKET: -- The Royal Thai Navy Area 3 Command has vowed to return in 15 days to a beachfront restaurant on Ley Pang beach that they were expecting to demolish today (Sept 2) but had to postpone because of a letter they had received from the Interior permanent secretaryʼs office on Monday (Aug 31).

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853066-demolition-of-beachfront-phuket-restaurant-postponed/

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Natthawut warned to stop inciting reds to oppose draft charter



BANGKOK: -- Red-shirt co-leader Natthawut Saikua was warned on Wednesday that he might have his bail revoked if he continues to incite red-shirt supporters to oppose the draft constitution.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853067-natthawut-warned-to-stop-inciting-reds-to-oppose-draft-charter/

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City Hall defends the purchase of polyurethane poles



BANGKOK: -- Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has defended its procurement of polyurethane poles saying that its price is reasonable and not too excessive as claimed by critics in the social media.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853068-bangkok-administration-defends-the-purchase-of-polyurethane-poles/

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Mixed reaction to class-hour reduction plan
Wisarut Sankhum
The Nation

Teachers query wisdom behind ending classes early, some welcome changes

BANGKOK: -- SCHOOL EXECUTIVES and teachers have questioned the wisdom of an Education Ministry initiative to significantly cut down on the number of hours primary and junior-secondary students spend in class.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853069-thai-education-mixed-reaction-to-class-hour-reduction-plan/

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Suspect confessed to killing entertainment tycoon: source
Kittipong Maneerit
The Nation


Panupong Rassana

BANGKOK: -- POLICE HAVE arrested a man who confessed to killing night-entertainment tycoon Somyot Suthangkool on June 29.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/852976-thai-police-nab-gunman-in-late-tycoons-murder/#entry9809646

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Police chief 'endorses' move to revoke Thaksin's police rank
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- National police chief Somyot Poompanmuang said yesterday that he had endorsed the decision to strip former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra of his rank of police lieutenant-colonel.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853070-police-chief-endorses-move-to-revoke-thaksins-police-rank/

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U.S. Charge d’affaires pledges to offer post-Bangkok blast assistance

BANGKOK, 3 September 2015 (NNT) - The U.S. Charge d’affaires has pledged to offer any assistance Thailand may need to cope with the fallout of the deadly blast in Bangkok.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853071-us-charge-daffaires-pledges-to-offer-post-bangkok-blast-assistance/

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Referendum will send clear signal to NCPO: rights advocate
PRAVIT ROJANAPHRUK
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- Those who oppose the junta should vote in the upcoming referendum on the draft charter because it is a legitimate, albeit imperfect, way to settle differences, iLaw member Narongsak Niamsorn said. "It's one way to make a move and fight," he pointed out.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853072-referendum-will-send-clear-signal-to-ncpo-rights-advocate/

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BURNING ISSUE
New charter could completely alter power structure
ATTAYUTH BOOTSRIPOOM

BANGKOK: -- THERE have been attempts to have members of the National Reform Council (NRC) vote down the draft constitution. Such moves have been made openly by some NRC members and political parties such as the Democrats and Pheu Thai, from opposite camps.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853073-thai-politics-new-charter-could-completely-alter-power-structure/

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Most Bangkokians welcome draft charter
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Meanwhile, the Bansomdej Poll revealed yesterday that most Bangkokians see the draft charter in a positive light. The survey, conducted on August 31 to September 1, covered 1,143 residents.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853074-most-bangkokians-welcome-draft-charter/

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NRC member queries 'majority votes' requirement for referendum
KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- A MEMBER of the National Reform Council has called on his colleagues to shoot down the draft charter, arguing that the conditions for the referendum were flawed and it would be a waste of state funds if it were to go ahead.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853075-nrc-member-queries-majority-votes-requirement-for-referendum/

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Last-ditch bid within NRC to derail charter draft
THE NATION



BANGKOK: -- WITH the likelihood that the National Reform Council (NRC) will vote to endorse the draft constitution on Sunday, some NRC members yesterday made a last-ditch attempt to convince their colleagues vote down the draft.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853076-last-ditch-bid-within-nrc-to-derail-charter-draft/

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Man accused of murdering British backpackers in Thailand says his 'confession' was obtained through torture
DOUG BOLTON

LONDON: -- One of the men accused of murdering two British backpackers in Thailand last year has claimed that his 'confession' was obtained through torture.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/849310-koh-tao-murder-trial-reconvenes-in-koh-samui/page-107?p=9809689#entry9809689

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Thailand's latest viral ad will make you cry over security cameras
By Richard Macauley
QUARTZ

BANGKOK: -- Advertising on television often falls into neat, stereotypical categories; beer ads are funny, car ads are slick, men in household products ads are dumb, wives in electronics ads are shrews.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853078-thailands-latest-viral-ad-will-make-you-cry-over-security-cameras/

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Obama seals Iran deal win as Senate Democrats find 34 votes
By ERICA WERNER and MATTHEW LEE

WASHINGTON (AP) — Overcoming ferocious opposition, President Barack Obama secured a legacy-defining foreign policy victory Wednesday as Senate Democrats clinched the necessary votes to ensure the Iran nuclear agreement survives in Congress.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853079-obama-seals-iran-deal-win-as-senate-democrats-find-34-votes/

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France dismisses inquiry into Yasser Arafat's death

PARIS (AP) — French magistrates have decided to dismiss an inquiry into the 2004 death of former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, whose widow claims he was poisoned.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853080-arafat-poisoning-inquiry-dropped-by-french-prosecutors/

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Migrant tempers fray as Hungary blocks trains for 2nd day
By SHAWN POGATCHNIK and PABLO GORONDI

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Tempers flared among the thousands trapped in a makeshift refugee camp in the heart of Budapest on Wednesday as Hungary played hardball with its unwelcome visitors for a second day, blocking train ticket-clutching migrants from traveling deeper into Europe.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853081-migrant-tempers-fray-as-hungary-blocks-trains-for-2nd-day/