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HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH
Thailand alleged with detaining asylum seekers
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Human Rights Watch Wednesday alleged that Thai authorities have wrongfully arrested 64 asylum seekers, including seven children, from Pakistan and Somalia.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856301-human-rights-watch-alleged-thailand-with-detaining-asylum-seekers/#entry9860480

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ART IN PUBLIC SPACE
World renown American street painter brings her artworks to Thailand
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- An American chalk artist and street painter Tracy Lee Stum, a world renown 3-D street artist and Guinness World Record holder, will conduct her artworks in Bangkok this week.

Tracy will take part in events open to the public and press as follows. The events include:

On Thursday, "Art on the Street Lat Phrao 112" Community Project at Santichon Islamic School, Lat Phrao Soi 112. Tracy will conduct a 3-D chalk art painting workshop for high school students from local schools in the area and will create a permanent 3-D street art piece in collaboration with eight local artists.

On Saturday to Sunday, the public is welcomed to witness Tracy's "LIVE 3-D painting," capture her creative process at Terminal 21 Shopping Center, 5th Floor, San Francisco Zone.

On September 21, "The Official Launch of U.S. Arts Envoy's Art in Public Space" at Terminal 21 Shopping Center, 5th Floor, San Francisco Zone. U.S. Chargé d'affaires W. Patrick Murphy will preside over the event and join Tracy to in chalk painting at 6pm.

Her visit was part of the Department of State's U.S. Arts Envoys Program. Tracy's visit celebrates the American tradition of freedom of expression and street art.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/World-renown-American-street-painter-brings-inspir-30268912.html


-- The Nation 2015-09-16

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Thai-Malaysia border remains open for visa runs
Phuket Gazette


A high ranking Immigration officer has confirmed that there are no changes to procedures at the popular Phuket visa run checkpoint in Sadao. Photo: Gazette file

PHUKET: -- Amid a flurry of concern about the Thai-Cambodian border being closed to 'visa runs' (story here), a high ranking Immigration officer has confirmed that there are no changes to procedures at the popular Phuket visa-run checkpoint in Sadao.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856322-thai-malaysia-border-remains-open-for-visa-runs/

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Second terminal at Don Mueang expected to open in November



BANGKOK: -- The second passenger’s terminal at Don Mueang airport which is now under construction is expected to be completed and open to services in November, said Mr Nitinai Sirismatthakarn, president of Airports of Thailand Publc Company, on Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856323-second-terminal-at-don-mueang-expected-to-open-in-november/

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HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH
Thailand alleged with detaining asylum seekers
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Human Rights Watch Wednesday alleged that Thai authorities have wrongfully arrested 64 asylum seekers, including seven children, from Pakistan and Somalia.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856301-human-rights-watch-alleged-thailand-with-detaining-asylum-seekers/#entry9860480

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BANGKOK: -- The Criminal Court today sentenced four redshirt leaders to four years and four months in prison after finding them guilty of leading a thousand of people to protest Privy Council chairman Gen Prem Tinsulanonda at his Sisao Theves official residence on July 22, 2007.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856328-nattawut-veerakarn-weng-viphuthalaeng-sentenced-to-4-years-4-month-in-prison/

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NCPO: Involvement of blast suspects held in Mayalsia remains unconfirmed

BANGKOK, 16 September 2015 (NNT) - The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) Situation Monitoring Centre has informed the public that officials continue to interrogate suspects detained in Malaysia regarding the Bangkok bombings.

The NCPO statement says the officials are currently collecting additional evidence in order to tie the suspects to the bomb sites, as well as other related locations.

After the Royal Malaysia Police announced the apprehension of the three suspects, Thailand's Deputy National Police Commissioner General led a delegation to Malaysia to coordinate with domestic authorities and be briefed on interrogation results.

It remains unconfirmed whether the apprehended suspects are connected to the incidents. The NCPO will inform the public accordingly.


-- NNT 2015-09-16

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Police chief denies saying deportation of Uighurs causes deadly blast

BANGKOK, 16 September 2015 (NNT)- The Royal Thai Police Chief has claimed he has never said the Ratchaprasong blast was triggered by Thailand’s deportation of Uighurs to China.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856339-thai-police-chief-denies-saying-deportation-of-uighurs-causes-deadly-blast/

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Fishing lodge's floatplane crashes in Alaska; 3 dead, 7 hurt

RACHEL D'ORO, Associated Press

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) A floatplane carrying fishing guides and clients crashed Tuesday near a scenic lake in rural southwest Alaska, killing three of the out-of-state clients and injuring all seven other people on board, some critically, authorities said.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856340-fishing-lodges-floatplane-crashes-in-alaska;-3-dead-7-hurt/

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Court again denies Kim Davis' bid to delay marriage licenses
CLAIRE GALOFARO, Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (AP) — Embattled Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis "has not demonstrated a substantial likelihood of success" in her legal bid to exempt her office from licensing same-sex marriages, a federal appeals court reiterated Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856370-us-court-again-denies-kim-davis-bid-to-delay-marriage-licenses/

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Kiwis off the hook after paying 'dine and dash' tab


Police arrested Brian Russell Finn and his son Luke Russell Finn upon their arrival at Phuket International Airport. Photo: Patong Police

PHUKET: Police yesterday released two New Zealanders who were arrested upon arrival at Phuket International Airport on Monday after the pair settled their 2-year-old unpaid restaurant bill with Blue Marine Resort and Spa in Patong (story here).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856227-new-zealand-father-and-son-arrested-at-phuket-airport-over-patong-restaurant-bill/page-5?p=9860523#entry9860523

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Prayut prepared for UN meeting
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Poverty and sustainability are two issues that Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha will highlight in his address to the United Nations General Assembly.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856372-prayut-prepared-for-un-meeting/

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AOT: Annual air traffic exceeds 100 million passengers

BANGKOK, 16 September 2015 (NNT) - Airports of Thailand (AOT) PLC has touted its overwhelming success, as all six airports under its administration have served more than 100 million passengers combined in less than a year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856381-aot-annual-air-traffic-exceeds-100-million-passengers/

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SET index closed 1,381.80 up 11.15; Bt/USD35.82; GBP54.69; AUD25.23; EUR39.99; CAD26.86; HKD4.59; SGD25.39; JPY29.55

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Turkey Says No Cooperation from Thailand in Bomb Probe
By Khaosod English

Officers raid a Min Buri apartment building earlier this month on a tip that a bombing suspect had been there. They found chemicals used to make drugs but not bombs.

BANGKOK — Turkish officials refuted claims from Thai police that the two nations were cooperating in the investigation of last month’s bomb attack in Bangkok.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856384-turkey-says-no-cooperation-from-thailand-in-bomb-probe/

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HM the King has no fever



BANGKOK: -- His Majesty the King has no fever. His pulse rate, blood pressure and breathing rate have returned to normal and can eat as normal, according to an announcement of the Royal Household Bureau issued on Wednesday.

Doctors treating HM the King reported that blood tests and X-rays showed that the inflammation of the lung has substantially eased and he could eat as normal.

However, doctors continue to provide food intravenously in conjunction with oxygen application and physical therapy, said the announcement.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/hm-the-king-has-no-fever

-- Thai PBS 2015-09-16

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Tour ferries allowed to sail as storm lashes Phuket
Tanyaluk Sakoot


Tourists heading out to Phi Phi and Koh Racha islands can still take the larger ferries, despite the weather warning. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

PHUKET: -- Large ferries carrying tourists are still permitted to travel to Phi Phi and other major tourist islands until further notice, the Phuket Marine Office has confirmed.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856386-tour-ferries-allowed-to-sail-as-storm-lashes-phuket/

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13 provinces brace for Vamco consequences

BANGKOK, 16 September 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Interior has ordered 13 provinces to prepare for the consequences from Vamco depression in a proactive manner, the Minister of Interior says.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856291-tropical-storm-vamco-weakens-to-low-pressure-system-in-isaan/#entry9861476

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Court Jails Redshirt Leaders for 2007 Protest
By Khaosod English


Before they became known for wearing red shirts, protesters in yellow clashed with police in front of the home of Gen. Prem Tinsulanonda in this July 2008 file photo.

BANGKOK — A court today sentenced five leaders of the Redshirt movement to prison for a protest they organized in front of the home of a chief royal adviser eight years ago.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856328-nattawut-veerakarn-weng-viphuthalaeng-sentenced-to-4-years-4-month-in-prison/page-2?p=9861533#entry9861533

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Bolivian arrested with B20m cocaine at Bangkok airport /Bangkok Post

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Deputy PM Prawit: Police need time to delve into Ratchaprasong attack

BANGKOK, 16 September 2015 (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan has called on the public to give the police time to find out the truth behind the bombing at the Ratchaprasong junction. He confirmed no motive has yet to be ruled out.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856391-deputy-pm-prawit-police-need-time-to-delve-into-ratchaprasong-attack/

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Storms and Flooding Hits Pattaya



PATTAYA: -- Huge storms erupted above Pattaya Skies around 4.30PM this evening, seeing the city main roads turn to rivers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856408-storms-and-flooding-hits-pattaya/

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Thailand Live Thursday 17 Sep 2015

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/856433-thailand-live-thursday-17-sep-2015/