Thailand Live Saturday 26 Sep 2015

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RT@RichardBarrow: You need to work for 149.6 hours in Bangkok to buy an iPhone 6 but only for 24 hours in New York (Source Thai Rath) http://t.co/R6ie6ntBSr

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UPDATE:

Thai police claim first suspect they arrested is Bangkok shrine bomber

BANGKOK: -- Authorities say the man identified as Adem Karadag was seen on CCTV, despite earlier saying it was unlikely either of the two men detained were the bomber

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/858244-bangkok-blast-suspect-confesses-he-planted-erawan-shrine-bomb/page-6?p=9898759#entry9898759

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RT@panuw: Thai police has slowly clear the area around the Erawan Shrine ahead of the #BangkokBomb re-enactment this afternoon http://t.co/UbpieSjUks

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RT@tulsathit: Rajprasong bomb re-enactment taking place today shows police are convinced they have their guys. #knowingthaipolice”

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One woman dead, second seriously injured in high-speed Phuket bike crash

Darawan Naknakhon

Police investigate at the scene of the accident.

PHUKET: One woman died and a second woman was hospitalised with serious injuries when the motorbike they were riding crashed into a wall in Kamala last night (Sept 25).

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/858543-one-woman-dead-second-seriously-injured-in-high-speed-phuket-bike-crash/

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Biometric technology to be introduced to fight and stop transnational crimes

BANGKOK: -- The Royal Thai Police will soon introduce the biometric technology at immigration checkpoints across the country to help officials screen criminals and people who could pose security risk to the country from entering the country easily.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/858544-biometric-technology-to-be-introduced-to-fight-and-stop-transnational-crimes/

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Thai man arrested on boat believed to be carrying slave fish
FAKHRURRADZIE GADE, Associated Press
MARGIE MASON, Associated Press
ROBIN McDOWELL, Associated Press

SABANG, Indonesia (AP) — The Thai captain of a seized cargo ship carrying an estimated $2 million worth of seafood has been arrested in Indonesia on suspicion of illegal fishing, in the latest development linked to an Associated Press investigation that uncovered a slave island earlier this year. At least one other crew member is still under scrutiny.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/858546-thai-man-arrested-on-boat-believed-to-be-carrying-slave-fish/

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Foreign tourist killed, scores injured in boat accident near famous floating market

BANGKOK (AP) — A trip to see fireflies has turned into tragedy in Thailand when two boats collided in the night, killing a woman from Hungary and seriously injuring a South Korean along with nearly two dozen other tourists, police said Saturday.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/858548-foreign-tourist-killed-scores-injured-in-boat-crash-near-famous-floating-market/

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RT@RichardBarrow: Pratunam Pier on Sarn Saeb Canal is closed until 2pm due to police doing bomb blast reenactment at Ratchaprasong #Bangkok

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RT@RichardBarrow: Ploenchit & Ratchadamnoen roads at Ratchaprasong will be CLOSED soon for bomb reenactment - RT @Bussarin_PPTV: http://t.co/6z8GhQlZV7

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RT@RichardBarrow: Police say Adem Karadag, seen here leaving military court in bullet proof vest, is bomber - RT @Jittrapornsenw1: http://t.co/fRiEuUDJId

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RT@FXMC1957: 26 September 1887. Barnes Wallis was born in Ripley. He invented the bouncing bomb used by RAF in 'Dambusters' raids. http://t.co/VqBarcgndk

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RT@RichardBarrow: 1:44pm Erawan Shrine at Ratchaprasong now closed for reenactment of bombing - RT @Bussarin_PPTV: http://t.co/cwNnJ6C5CW #Bangkok

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RT@RichardBarrow: Police are expected to take bomb suspect Adem to 19 different locations including Erawan Shrine, Lumpini Park, Hua Lamphong & his apartment.

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RT@panuw: Thai police spokesman says #BangkokBlast was revenge attack by network of people smuggler whose trade was disrupted by government crackdown

RT@panuw: The police will make an official statement about #BangkokBlast case on Monday, Sept 28, at 1.30 pm local time

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Modern-day pirate' Kim Dotcom's words now used against him

NICK PERRY, Associated Press

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Prosecutors say Kim Dotcom and his colleagues sometimes reveled in their role as "modern-day pirates," discussed how to thwart the justice system, and joked that a judge would one day realize how "evil" they were.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/858557-modern-day-pirate-kim-dotcoms-words-now-used-against-him/

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RT@panuw: Lawyer of "Adem Karadag" insists, he wasn't contacted by police when his client allegedly confessed that he's #BangkokBlast bomber

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RT@RichardBarrow: 2:30pm Convoy with police & army vehicles just arrived at Ratchaprasong - RT @Bussarin_PPTV: http://t.co/ByppBgTOWT

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RT@RichardBarrow: 2:54pm Police convoy have moved from Police HQ to road in front of Erawan Shrine with two foreign bomb suspects waiting to leave the vehicle

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Switzerland bans sale of many VW diesel models amid emissions scandal

The sale of some Volkswagen diesel models has been banned in Switzerland. The temporary move comes amid a deepening scandal over VW’s rigging of diesel car emissions tests and could affect 180,000 cars not yet sold or registered in Switzerland.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/858561-switzerland-bans-sale-of-many-vw-diesel-models-amid-emissions-scandal/

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RT@RichardBarrow: First location for bomb blast reenactment is in front of Erawan Hotel on Ratchadamri Road. 2nd location is Erawan Shrine.

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RT@RichardBarrow: 3:13pm Adem, who has changed into a yellow shirt, has just arrived at Erawan Shrine surrounded by police and soldiers

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RT@RichardBarrow: 3:12pm Bomb suspect Adem is being forced by police to reenact bombing of the Erawan Shrine - RT @Bussarin_PPTV: http://t.co/kNdB0Yeo48

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RT@RichardBarrow: 3:15pm Bomb suspect Adem, wearing yellow, is now leaving Erawan Shrine for next reenactment - RT @SpringNews_TV: http://t.co/I2yfElzkKn

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RT@RichardBarrow: 3:20pm Erawan Shrine has now re-opened to the public after a brief 5 minute reenactment by bomb suspect Adem #Bangkok

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DSI seizes over 20,000 pirated goods

BANGKOK, 26 September 2015 (NNT) – The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has seized over 20,000 pieces of pirated goods from commercial buildings and warehouses in Bangkok.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/858567-dsi-seizes-over-20000-pirated-goods/

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RT@RichardBarrow: 3:28pm Bomb suspect Yusufu, wearing a purple shirt, has 4 locations to do reenactments. At the moment in front of CTW http://t.co/y4pKdJGYVr

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Meteorological Department forecasts more rain for the northern region

BANGKOK, 26 September 2015 (NNT)- The Meterological Department has forecast more rain for the northern region of Thailand, with heavy rains in certain areas. Experts say strong winds are expected along the Andaman coast and northern part of the Gulf of Thailand. Boats in the areas advised to proceed with caution as currents are expected to be as high as 2 meters.

As for Bangkok and its vicinity, cloudy skies are expected from 6:00 AM to 6:00PM today, with possible scattered showers expected during the afternoon and evening.

-- NNT 2015-09-26

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RT@pakhead: @RichardBarrow And can anyone explain the value of these charades, aside from robbing the suspect of his presumption of innocence?

RT@RichardBarrow: 3:35pm Yusufu, in purple, now walking towards Saen Saeb canal where he disposed of his phone - RT @SpringNews_TV: http://t.co/9Uc7F8mgT9

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Chiang Mai hosts seminar on how to turn the province into MICE CITY

CHIANG MAI, 26 September 2015 (NNT)- Thailand Incentive and Convention Association President Sumate Sudasna yesterday presided over the opening ceremony of the 19th seminar aimed at promoting Chiang Mai as the center for international meetings, incentives, conferencing, and exhibitions.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/858568-chiang-mai-hosts-seminar-on-how-to-turn-the-province-into-mice-city/