Thailand Live Wednesday 30 Sep 2015

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UK: Corbyn calls for ‘a kinder politics’ in first party conference speech as Labour leader



LONDON: -- He promised to shake up the UK’s political system. And on Tuesday, in his first party conference speech as new Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn delivered.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859347-uk-corbyn-calls-for-a-kinder-politics-in-first-party-conference-speech-as-labour-leader/

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German government agrees new measures to cope with the migrant influx



BERLIN: -- Chancellor Angela Merkel’s cabinet has agreed a package of measures to help German towns cope with the influx of asylum seekers amid Europe’s migration crisis.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859348-german-government-agrees-new-measures-to-cope-with-the-migrant-influx/

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VW details brands affected by scandal; fix due in Oct

BERLIN (AP) — Volkswagen's commercial vehicles and cars from its Spanish unit SEAT are among the 11 million fitted with a diesel engine that can cheat on emissions tests, the company said Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859350-vw-details-brands-affected-by-scandal;-fix-due-in-oct/

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US 'kidnapper' arrested in Mexico after 24 years on run

MEXICO: -- A man wanted on suspicion of kidnapping and torturing two women in Oregon has been arrested in Mexico after more than 24 years on the run.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859353-us-kidnapper-arrested-in-mexico-after-24-years-on-run/

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New US sanctions illustrate sprawling Islamic State network
By KEN DILANIAN

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government announced sanctions Tuesday against 25 people and five groups connected to the Islamic State, disclosing intelligence that depicts a sprawling international organization with tentacles across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859355-new-us-sanctions-illustrate-sprawling-islamic-state-network/

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In year of diplomatic triumphs, Obama still dogged by Syria
By JULIE PACE

NEW YORK (AP) — In a year of diplomatic breakthroughs, President Barack Obama can't escape the shadow of Syria's intractable crisis.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859357-in-year-of-diplomatic-triumphs-obama-still-dogged-by-syria/

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WASHINGTON (AP) - US Supreme Court denies application for stay of execution for woman on Georgia's death row.

[Jonathan Fairfield]

FDA: Thailand has removed drugs with Phenylpropanolamine from shelves since 2001

BANGKOK, 30 September 2015, (NNT) - Dr.Boonchai Somboonsook, Secretary-General of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has revealed all types of drugs containing Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) have been removed from shelves since 2001, dismissing a claim in an unidentified online source that the move was just undertaken.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859377-fda-thailand-has-removed-drugs-with-phenylpropanolamine-from-shelves-since-2001/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Alleged rapes spur Rohingya upheaval in Indonesia camp

BLANG ADOE, Indonesia (AP) — More than 200 ethnic Rohingya stormed out of an Indonesian encampment Tuesday as tensions erupted following alleged rapes and beatings by locals at the site where members of Myanmar's long-persecuted minority have been held since arriving by boat four months ago.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859379-alleged-rapes-spur-rohingya-upheaval-in-indonesia-camp/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Inflation data in Germany and Spain worrying for eurozone

Driven by low energy costs, consumer prices in Spain fell at their fastest rate in seven months in September, according to early estimates from the country’s National Statistics Institute (INE).

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859381-inflation-data-in-germany-and-spain-worrying-for-eurozone/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Expensive running shoes ‘rated worse’ than cheap ones, survey finds

Expensive running shoes are rated worse than cheap ones, according to a international survey.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859382-expensive-running-shoes-rated-worse-than-cheap-ones-survey-finds/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Thailand urged to streamline passage for Southeast Asian visitors

BANGKOK: Thai tourist industry has called on the authorities to provide conveniences for visitors from neighboring states, millions of whom are expected to come over from early next year.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859385-thailand-urged-to-streamline-passage-for-southeast-asian-visitors/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Qantas could afford to return $2.4b of cash to investors: Deutsche Bank

Qantas Airways could return an additional $2.4 billion of cash to shareholders this financial year due to an expected record-breaking financial performance driven by its cost cutting program and the lower oil price, according to Deutsche Bank.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859389-qantas-could-afford-to-return-24b-of-cash-to-investors-deutsche-bank/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

New Islamic State plot identified every fortnight, report says

An alleged terror plot linked to Islamic State is identified in the West every fortnight, a report suggests.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859388-new-islamic-state-plot-identified-every-fortnight-report-says/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

TOT internet outage in Phuket blamed on single exchange failure

PHUKET: All TOT customers throughout Southern Thailand, including Phuket, suffered a major internet slowdown yesterday (Sept 29) after a lone fibre-optic exchange server failed in Songkhla.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859414-tot-internet-outage-in-phuket-blamed-on-single-exchange-failure/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

In full: Prayut's speech at UN general assembly

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha delivered the following speech at the the 70th Session of the United Nations General Assembly New York on Tuesday:

Read it here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859418-in-full-prayuts-speech-at-un-general-assembly/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Bangkok’s Ratchaprasong shopping district returns lively with shoppers and tourists

Thai Shopping Center Association yesterday revealed that the Ratchaprasong bombing incident has only slightly affected their sales, as shoppers and tourists now have returned to the commercial and business areas as usual.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859420-bangkoks-ratchaprasong-shopping-district-returns-lively-with-shoppers-and-tourists/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

British journalists face five years in Indonesian jail for visa violation

Two British journalists are facing five years in jail in Indonesia for making a documentary about piracy while allegedly on tourist visas.

Full story: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/sep/30/british-journalists-face-five-years-in-indonesian-jail-for-visa-violation

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Three Bangkok police officers facing arrest for allegedly extorting Japanese businessman

Three police officers were ordered arrest after they were accused by a Japanese businessman of extorting money from him.

The arrest came after the Japanese man, Kigushi Masato, 36, owner of an entertainment venue in Silom area, complained with Yannawa station police that he paid one million baht to three men whom claimed they are police officers.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859438-three-bangkok-police-officers-facing-arrest-for-allegedly-extorting-japanese-businessman/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Thailand’s infamous playboy monk given refugee status in United States

BANGKOK:-- Luang Pu Nenkham, the controversial ex-monk who rose to prominence for his extravagant jet setting lifestyle, claims he has received official refugee status in the United States.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859444-thailands-infamous-playboy-monk-given-refugee-status-in-united-states/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

MRT to have lady bogie for women 'afraid to stand close to men'

The MRT will have a ladies-only compartment during the rush hours to solve the problem of empty spaces in the train due to women who do not want to "stand too close to men."

Full story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2015/09/30/mrt-have-lady-bogie-women-afraid-stand-close-men

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Thai lawyer says Karadag did confess to be Erawan shrine bomber

BANGKOK:-- Thai lawyer of yellow-shirted Erawan Shrine bomber Adem Karadag disclosed today that his client had admitted to have confessed to the police that he was the real bomber of the shrine on August 17.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859449-thai-lawyer-says-karadag-did-confess-to-be-erawan-shrine-bomber/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Retiring Police Chief to support construction of entertainment complex after retirement

BANGKOK, 30 September 2015 (NNT)- Former Police Chief Somyos Poompanmuag has said he will continue to push for the establishment of an entertainment complex in Thailand even after his retirement.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859451-retiring-police-chief-to-support-construction-of-entertainment-complex-after-retirement/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Deputy PM: National security assured while new police chief being installed

BANGKOK, 30 September 2015 (NNT)-Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan has told the public not to worry about national security as a result of Police Chief Somyos Poompanmuang retiring today.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859452-deputy-pm-national-security-assured-while-new-police-chief-being-installed/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

PM sets up bilateral cooperation with Equatorial Guinea at UN Summit

BANGKOK, 30 September 2015 (NNT) - The Prime Minister has discussed the possibility of bilateral cooperation with Equatorial Guinea at the United Nations Summit in New York.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859453-pm-sets-up-bilateral-cooperation-with-equatorial-guinea-at-un-summit/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Thai Electoral Commission to amend law regarding election crimes

BANGKOK, 29 September 2015 (NNT) - The Election Commission (EC) is set to amend certain clauses of the criminal code that deal with election crimes, in order to make due process more efficient.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859454-thai-electoral-commission-to-amend-law-regarding-election-crimes/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Songkhla human trafficking & money laundering cases concluded

SONGKHLA, 30 September 2015 (NNT) – The Royal Thai Police has announced the conclusion of the human trafficking and money laundering cases in Songkhla Province.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859455-songkhla-human-trafficking-money-laundering-cases-concluded/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Catalan government condemns ‘legal attack’ on regional leader

Catalonia’s government has denounced as politically motivated, charges of civil disobedience being brought against their acting regional president.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859459-catalan-government-condemns-legal-attack-on-regional-leader/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Clashes erupt at holy site in Jerusalem

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to give Israel an ultimatum today during his speech at the United Nations.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859457-clashes-erupt-at-holy-site-in-jerusalem/

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Weak baht may be little help to exports

Petchanet Pratruangkrai,

Sucheera Pinijparakarn

BANGKOK:-- THE WEAKENING of the baht will not help Thailand's export sector much, as other countries have seen their currencies depreciate as well, private-sector representatives said.

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/859476-weak-baht-may-be-little-help-to-exports/