Thailand Live Thursday 3 Sep 2015

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Chinese warships in Bering Sea as Obama visits Alaska
LOLITA C. BALDOR, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Five Chinese warships have moved into the Bering Sea near Alaska after participating in a naval exercise with Russia, but officials said they don't view the ships as a threat as President Barack Obama travels in northern Alaska near the Arctic Circle.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853082-chinese-warships-in-bering-sea-as-obama-visits-alaska/

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Oldest survivor of San Francisco earthquake of 1906 dies
By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ruth Newman was just a child living on an outlying ranch when the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 struck, but her memory of that day never faded, her daughter said.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853083-oldest-survivor-of-san-francisco-earthquake-of-1906-dies/

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Biden testing political waters in Florida
By KEN THOMAS

MIAMI (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden came to Florida to lend a hand to Senate Democrats and the administration's education agenda Wednesday on a trip watched for any hint that he'll seek the presidency.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853084-biden-testing-political-waters-in-florida/

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Lesbian couple, like Kentucky clerk, standing up for beliefs
By CLAIRE GALOFARO

MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — As April Miller drove to work, still too stunned to grasp the magnitude of the fight erupting around her, an old song crackled over the car radio.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853086-lesbian-couple-like-kentucky-clerk-standing-up-for-beliefs/

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BEIJING (AP) - China launches military parade through Beijing to mark 70th anniversary of defeat of Japan.

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Floods reported in Nakhon Phanom, water level in Mekon River rises

NAKHON PHANOM, 03 September 2015, (NNT) - The northeastern province of Nakhon Phanom is facing a series of flash floods, after heavy rains continue to hammer the area.

Flash floods have reportedly hit Baan Pang District, damaging about 30 homes and 500 rai of rice field. Schools in the district have to temporarily shutdown. Officials have initially been dispatched to help the locals.

Phu Lang Ka National Park has closed its waterfalls to prevent accident.

Meanwhile, in Nong Khai, the level of water in the Mekong River has risen to 6.64 meters, an increase of 42 cm in a short period thanks to the continuous raining; damaging areas on the river banks in Muang Nong Khai District.

As part of flood preventive measures, the Irrigation Office in Udon Thani has dispatched officials to dredge canals in Muang Udon Thani District. However, the amount of rainfall in the province is reportedly 20 percent lower year-on-year. Officials expect the amount of water would only be enough for public consumption after the rainy season is over. They strongly suggested that farmers in the province refrain from doing off-season farming.


-- NNT 2015-09-03

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Eco stickers required of new cars starting October 1



BANGKOK, 3 September 2015 (NNT) – Car manufacturers and exporters will have to put standardized labels known as 'ECO Stickers' on new cars at points of sale or display, starting in October.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853108-eco-stickers-required-of-new-cars-starting-october-1/

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China marks Japan WWII defeat, shows rising power in parade
CHRISTOPHER BODEEN, Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — China launched a major military parade through Beijing on Thursday to commemorate Japan's World War II defeat while underlining President Xi Jinping's determination to make his country Asia's pre-eminent power.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853110-china-marks-japan-wwii-defeat-shows-rising-power-in-parade/

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SET up 7.86 points at opening /Bangkok Post

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Deputy police chief finds Krabi fishing industry largely free from illegal activities

KRABI, 3 September 2015 (NNT) – Fishing vessels operating in Krabi are rarely found to be involved in human trafficking issues, according to Royal Thai Police Deputy Commissioner-General Ek Angsananon.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853112-deputy-police-chief-finds-krabi-fishing-industry-largely-free-from-illegal-activities/

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Are more police getting killed? A look at officer deaths
By MICHAEL TARM

CHICAGO (AP) — The killing of a veteran police officer north of Chicago is the latest in a string of recent law enforcement deaths. Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz' death on Tuesday triggered a manhunt for three suspects around the small Illinois community where the 52-year-old officer worked. A look at some of the latest slayings and data on other officer killings:

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853114-are-more-us-police-getting-killed-a-look-at-officer-deaths/

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Taking the world's best-selling 2-seater sports car for a spin
The Nation
KINGSLEY WIJAYASINHA



DRIVING MAZDA'S MX-5 IS PURE DELIGHT: ITS ENGINE POWER, STEERING FEEL AND SUSPENSION TEAM UP TO OFFER INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853127-taking-the-worlds-best-selling-2-seater-sports-car-for-a-spin/

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Tourism unaffected by shark attack rumour at Karon beach



PHUKET: -- Alleged shark attack at an Australian tourist swimming at Karon beach in Phuket Tuesday remained unclear with local people, life guards, and authorities believed it was likely to be a native aggressive fish that attacked her.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853129-tourism-unaffected-by-shark-attack-rumour-at-karon-beach-in-phuket/

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18 injured as tour bus overturns in Bangkok /Bangkok Post

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GUATEMALA CITY (AP) - Guatemala prosecutor: judge Oks order to detain President Otto Perez Molina in corruption case.

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Cambodia: ‘We Don’t Protect Rapists Here’, after British man is cleared

KAMPOT (Khmer Times) – For Kampot deputy prosecutor Khan Sophal, the rape case that made headlines here and in the UK is all but closed.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853101-we-dont-protect-rapists-here-after-british-had-been-cleared/

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Apple wants to guide your news consumption with News app

NEW YORK (AP) — Apple wants to be a central part of how you consume news.

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/apple-wants-to-guide-your-news-consumption-with-news-app/13165/

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Report: Malware targeting Android smartphones on the rise

BERLIN (AP) — Malicious software targeting smartphones with the Android operating system is becoming more common, with some handsets already infected when they’re bought.

Read more: http://tech.thaivisa.com/report-malware-targeting-android-smartphones-on-the-rise/13162/

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Direct purchase of lottery tickets for sales from GLO to begin October

BANGKOK: -- Lottery vendors can buy lottery tickets for sale directly from the Government Lottery Office (GLO) under a new scheme to be launched to resolve the high lottery price caused by lottery wholesalers.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853146-direct-purchase-of-thai-lottery-tickets-for-sales-from-glo-to-begin-october/

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Now you can drive from India to Thailand

pic: Google Maps

Now you can pack your bag to head for those scenic tourist spots and take a 3000 km road journey to Thailand from India’s North East, through a four laned highway passing through Myanmar.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853150-now-you-can-drive-from-india-to-thailand/

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AP sources: GOP seeks pledge to avert Trump third-party run
By STEVE PEOPLES

WASHINGTON (AP) — Seeking to avert a 2016 disaster, the Republican National Committee on Wednesday challenged every GOP presidential candidate to sign a pledge not to undertake a third-party bid under any circumstances.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853151-ap-sources-gop-seeks-pledge-to-avert-trump-third-party-run/

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Trang covered by forest smoke fire for second day in a row



TRANG: -- Most parts of Trang province are still covered with forest fire smoke believed blown across the country from Indonesia’s Sumatra province for the second day in a row on Thursday.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853153-trang-covered-by-forest-smoke-fire-for-second-day-in-a-row/

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Gunman says he was paid 300,000 baht to shoot cafe boss Somyos Sutangura



BANGKOK: -- The gunman who shot cafe entertainment boss Somyos Sutangura, 62, dead confessed he was paid 300,000 baht to shoot him.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/852976-thai-police-nab-gunman-in-late-tycoons-murder/#entry9810881

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Another Bangkok bomb suspect arrested in far South



BANGKOK: -- Another suspect in two bombings in Bangkok has been arrested in Narathiwat province.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853172-another-bangkok-bomb-suspect-arrested-in-far-south/

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Uninsured 'Fun Fair' Shut Down in Korat
By Khaosod English


A Korat carnival yesterday afternoon after it was shuttered by local authorities for lacking accident insurance and operation permits.

NAKHON RATCHASIMA — A traveling fun fair at a market in northeastern Thailand was forced to close down yesterday after officials discovered that none of its rides is insured.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853174-uninsured-fun-fair-shut-down-in-korat/

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Prayut seeks royal command for revocation of Thaksin's police rank
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Thursday that he had signed his name to endorse the police decision to strip former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra of his rank of police lieutenant-colonel.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853176-prayut-seeks-royal-command-for-revocation-of-thaksins-police-rank/

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BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - Migrants flood Budapest rail station as police leave, but no trains running to Western Europe.

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PM says he has signed approval to strip Thaksin of police rank



BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said today that he has already signed approval to the Royal Thai Police's proposed recommendation to strip the former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra of his police rank.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853176-prayut-seeks-royal-command-for-revocation-of-thaksins-police-rank/#entry9811242

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Helicopter scours Phuket coast in shark hunt
Suthicha Sirirat


Officials began searching for sharks off the west coast of Phuket this morning (Sept 3).

PHUKET: -- A helicopter scoured the waters off Phuket’s west coast this morning (Sept 3) for any sharks in the area, while boats continued the search at sea level.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853129-tourism-unaffected-by-shark-attack-rumour-at-karon-beach-in-phuket/#entry9811265

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French tourist arrested at Phuket money exchange with fake Euro bank notes
Eakkapop Thongtub


Rene Louis Regrault told police that he had withdrawn the fake notes from a bank in France.

PHUKET: A 59-year-old French tourist was arrested at a Patong money exchange booth yesterday (Sept 2) when he attempted to exchange a fake one hundred Euro bank note. The man, named as Rene Louis Regrault, was later found to be in possession of a further five fake notes.

Full story http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/853179-french-tourist-arrested-at-phuket-money-exchange-with-fake-euro-bank-notes/