Thailand Live Tuesday 15 Sep 2015

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EU fails to agree plan to share 120,000 refugees
The Associated Press

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The European Union has failed to reach agreement on a plan to share 120,000 refugees arriving in Italy, Greece and Hungary.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855956-eu-fails-to-agree-plan-to-share-120000-refugees/

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Razor-lined boxcar marks Hungary's new border for migrants
By MIKE CORDER and SHAWN POGATCHNIK

ROSZKE, Hungary (AP) — Hungary deployed a boxcar bristling with razor wire to close a key border crossing and warned of a new era of swift deportations Monday as governments across Europe debated how to share the burden of housing hundreds of thousands seeking refuge — and whether the continent's hard-won policy of passport-free travel could survive the unrelenting flow of humanity.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855957-razor-lined-boxcar-marks-hungarys-new-border-for-migrants/

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Analysis: Russia gambles in Syria, ramping up involvement
By BASSEM MROUE and ZEINA KARAM

BEIRUT (AP) — In ramping up its military involvement in Syria's civil war, Russia appears to be betting that the West, horrified by the Islamic State group's spread and an escalating migrants crisis, may be willing to quietly tolerate President Bashar Assad for a while, perhaps as part of a transition.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855958-analysis-russia-gambles-in-syria-ramping-up-involvement/

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Thai, Turkish officials dispute Bangkok bomber whereabouts
PAPITCHAYA BOONNGOK, Associated Press
RAPHAEL SATTER, Associated Press

BANGKOK (AP) — A key suspect in last month's bombing at a Bangkok shrine that killed 20 people has fled to Turkey, Thai police said Monday, in another indication that the attack could be the work of members of China's ethnic Uighur minority who have sympathizers in Turkey.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855852-thai-police-say-key-suspect-in-deadly-bangkok-bombing-has-fled-to-turkey/#entry9854803

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Prof fatally shot on Mississippi campus; suspect at large
By JEFF AMY and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS

CLEVELAND, Miss. (AP) — A professor was killed in his office at Delta State University in Mississippi, forcing terrified students and teachers to hunker down in classrooms as investigators searched for another school employee in connection with the killing, officials said Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855963-prof-fatally-shot-on-mississippi-campus;-suspect-at-large/

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Thai Immigration launches 'new' crackdown on visa runners



BANGKOK:-- Thaivisa.com understands that Immigration officials at land border crossings will no longer allow foreigners to complete an ‘Out/In’ visa run.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855966-thai-immigration-launches-new-crackdown-on-visa-runners/

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Thailand set for record tourism year
BY ANDREW J. WOOD, ETN THAILAND CORRESPONDENT

BANGKOK, Thailand - A series of recent reports released this week point to Thailand exceeding all previous tourism arrival predictions despite the recent bomb in its capital city. The official target of 28.8 million inbound tourists this year is expected to exceed 30 million - a record.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855976-thailand-set-for-record-tourism-year/

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Phuket defence volunteer to face assault charge, for now
Saroj Kueprasertkij


38-year-old Amnard Choodet was arrested on Sept 9 for assaulting a Kuwaiti tourist.

PHUKET: -- The Kathu territorial defence volunteer who attacked a Kuwaiti tourist last week is to face trial for assault. However, it is not yet known whether he will face an additional charge for carrying a gun in public without permission.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855988-phuket-defence-volunteer-to-face-assault-charge-for-now/

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Tourism agency makes example of 'zero-dollar' tours
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- THE TOURISM Department recently suspended the licence of a Bangkok travel agency for six months for employing unlicensed Chinese tour guides and tricking tourists into buying optional tours.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855702-dodgy-tour-operator-suspended/#entry9855307

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North Korea to launch satellites to mark party anniversary
HYUNG-JIN KIM, Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Monday it is ready to launch satellites aboard long-range rockets to mark the ruling communist party's anniversary next month, a move expected to rekindle animosities with its rivals South Korea and the United States.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855990-north-korea-to-launch-satellites-to-mark-party-anniversary/

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Man used phone to call 911 after bear mauled him in Alaska
By RACHEL D'ORO

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A 62-year-old man used his cellphone to call 911 after he was mauled by a bear while walking a neighbor's dog in Alaska woods, authorities said Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855992-man-used-phone-to-call-911-after-bear-mauled-him-in-alaska/

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Trump: US 'a dumping ground for the rest of the world'
By STEVE PEOPLES

DALLAS (AP) — Renewing his charge against illegal immigration, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Monday called the United States "a dumping ground for the rest of the world" as he rallied thousands of Texas supporters behind his fiery candidacy and promised Republican leaders he's just getting started.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855993-trump-us-a-dumping-ground-for-the-rest-of-the-world/

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Kentucky clerk returns to work after 5-day stint in jail
By CLAIRE GALOFARO

MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Kim Davis returned to work Monday for the first time since she was jailed for defying a federal court and announced that she would no longer block her deputies from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855994-kentucky-clerk-returns-to-work-after-5-day-stint-in-jail/

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Min of Health to meet international standards by 2030



BANGKOK, 15 September 2015 (NNT) - The Ministry of Health is determined to improve Thailand’s healthcare standards to meet benchmarks set by the United Nations.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855997-thai-health-ministry-to-meet-international-standards-by-2030/

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SET down 2.51 points at opening /Bangkok Post

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Border wall to be built between Malaysia and Thailand next year

KUALA LUMPUR: -- Malaysia and Thailand have agreed to build a wall along their common border next year to tighten surveillance, The Star Online reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855953-malaysia-thailand-agree-to-build-border-wall-amid-trafficking-woes/#entry9855572

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Finance minister: money for infrastructure fund may be sourced from insurance companies

BANGKOK, 15 September 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Finance is planning to set up infrastructure funds that would allow money to be sourced from the public and invested in large infrastructure projects, according to Minister of Finance Aphisak Tantiworawong.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855999-money-for-thai-infrastructure-fund-may-be-sourced-from-insurance-companies/

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1,600 UK police officers seized in 5 yrs for criminal activity

LONDON: -- Over 1,600 British police officers have been arrested across England and Wales in the past five years on the suspicion of committing rape, narcotics trafficking and fraud.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856005-1600-uk-police-officers-seized-in-5-yrs-for-criminal-activity/

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Family gives new evidence in Chuwong's unusual death to CSD



BANGKOK: -- The wife and sister of billionaire construction contractor Chuwong Sae Tang yesterday submitted new evidence to the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) commander to probe into his unusual death.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856012-family-gives-new-evidence-in-chuwongs-unusual-death-to-csd/

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New Australian prime minister says government remains strong
By ROD McGUIRK

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia's former communications minister, Malcolm Turnbull, was sworn in as prime minister on Tuesday, assuring the country that his government remained strong despite an internal party revolt that made him the nation's fourth leader in little more than two years and will leave deep divisions in his administration's ranks.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/855954-australian-pm-tony-abbott-ousted-by-malcolm-turnbull/#entry9855826

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Smartphones Bring Happiness And Headaches To Myanmar

By Lauren Leatherby

The number of mobile subscribers in Myanmar has quickly grown in a short five years from a mere 500,000 to more than 22 million — giving Burmese a crash course in all the benefits and challenges new technology can bring.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856017-smartphones-bring-happiness-and-headaches-to-myanmar/

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Bangkok-Chonburi motorway submerged last night



CHONBURI: -- The Bangkok-Chonburi motorway was submerged by flash flood last night stranding vehicles on both inbound and outbound lanes for hours.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856018-bangkok-chonburi-motorway-submerged-last-night/

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Study finds environmental impact from Krabi coal power plant will be low

BANGKOK, 15 September 2015 (NNT) – A study into the potential environmental effects of the construction of a coal power plant in Krabi has concluded that its impact will not be substantial.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856019-study-finds-environmental-impact-from-krabi-coal-power-plant-will-be-low/

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MOPH set to step up HIV-Aids prevention policies in Chonburi



CHONBURI, 15 September 2015, (NNT) - The Department of Disease Control is introducing HIV-Aids prevention policies in Chonburi Province's Pattaya, in line with the World Health Organization's "Getting to Zero" campaign.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856021-moph-set-to-step-up-hiv-aids-prevention-policies-in-chonburi/

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Tropical storm Vamco to bring heavy rain to Thailand



BANGKOK, 15 September 2015 (NNT)- It has been forecast that the Northeast of Thailand will experience more rain today until the end of this week as tropical storm Vamco has made landfall in Laos.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856022-tropical-storm-vamco-to-bring-heavy-rain-to-thailand/

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New US Ambassador Glyn Davies says 'Sawaddee' to Thailand (VIDEO)
By Coconuts Bangkok

BANGKOK: -- Glyn Davies, who was approved as the new US Ambassador to Thailand by the U.S. Senate last month, said Sawaddee to the Thai people for the first time in a video released yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856024-new-us-ambassador-glyn-davies-says-sawaddee-to-thailand-video/

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One woman hospitalised following Phuket clothes shop fire
Eakkapop Thongtub


The fire broke out in the early hours of this morning (Sept 15) and it took fireman 15 minutes to get the fire under control.

PHUKET: -- One woman was taken to hospital in the early hours of this morning (Sept 15) following a fire at a clothes shop on Patong beach road. Police have yet to determine the cause of the fire.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856026-one-woman-hospitalised-following-phuket-clothes-shop-fire/

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Water released from major dams reduced to conserve water

BANGKOK, 15 September 2015 (NNT)-The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has decided to lower the amount of water discharged from 4 major dams in an attempt to conserve water.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856028-water-released-from-major-dams-reduced-to-conserve-water/

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NCPO chief and premier called for immediate release of Nation journalist
Kasamakorn Chanwanpen
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Nation’s Editor Jintana Panyaarvudh today submitted an official letter to head of the National Council for Peace and Order and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha via Office of the Army Secretary, calling for the immediate release of the senior journalist Pravit Rojanaphruk.

The letter was received by Col Rapepat Trijitthitikul, attached to the Army Secretary Office. It will be passed onto the First Army Area today before being forwarded to the NCPO chief and PM Prayut.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/NCPO-chief-and-premier-called-for-immediate-releas-30268826.html


-- The Nation 2015-09-15

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Artisanal fishermen in Prachuap Khiri Khan to petition PM



PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: -- Bo Nok community residents and artisanal fishermen planned to petition Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha today protesting a university project on the coastline of Prachuap Khiri Khan province.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856035-artisanal-fishermen-in-prachuap-khiri-khan-to-petition-pm-prayut/