Thailand Live Tuesday 13 Oct 2015

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Three gibbons rescued



KRABI: -- Wildlife conservation officials and Krabi provincial police today arrested three men and rescued three gibbons after they were seen using the animals for photo posing with tourists.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862602-three-gibbons-rescued-on-phi-phi-island/

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Democratic debate a breakout chance for O'Malley, others
By CATHERINE LUCEY and KEN THOMAS

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Stuck far behind Hillary Rodham Clinton and Bernie Sanders in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, Martin O'Malley needs a breakout moment in the party's first debate to catch up to the front-runners.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862604-us-democratic-debate-a-breakout-chance-for-omalley-others/

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Foreign tourist dies at Chiang Mai zipline attraction


image: Khaosod.co.th

CHIANG MAI:-- A Chinese woman has died whilst riding on the Flying Squirrel adventure zipline attraction in Chiang Mai.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862611-foreign-tourist-dies-at-chiang-mai-zipline-attraction/

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British grandfather Karl Andree facing 360 lashes in Saudi Arabia for making wine
By Barney Henderson

74-year-old Briton's family believe the punishment will kill him as they appeal to David Cameron for help

LONDON: -- A British grandfather is facing a punishment of 360 lashes in Saudi Arabia for making home-made wine.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862621-british-grandfather-facing-360-lashes-in-saudi-arabia-for-making-wine/

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Playboy Magazine Will No Longer Publish Fully Nude Photos
BY CRISSY MILAZZO

LOS ANGELES: -- 'Playboy is Done With Nudes' reads like an Onion headline, but here we are. Apparently, the magazine that made its mark on our culture with millions of images of naked women is buttoning up: they're done printing fully nude photos.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862622-playboy-to-stop-publishing-nude-photos/

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Supreme Court acquits three brothers of murder conspiracy in activist’s death



BANGKOK: -- The Supreme Court today freed three suspects charged with the murder conspiracy of Bo Nok power plant project protest leader Charoen Wat-aksorn on June 21, 2004 in Prachuap Khiri Khan province.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862623-thai-supreme-court-acquits-three-brothers-of-murder-conspiracy-in-activists-death/

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Aged Japanese man murdered at home in Ang Thong



ANG THONG: -- A 83-year-old Japanese man was found dead this morning at a rented two-storey home in Vises Chaicharn district of Ang Thong province.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862624-japanese-man-murdered-at-his-home-in-thailand/

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Thaivisa Weekday News Bulletin - 13th October 2015



The Thaivisa Weekday News Bulletin brings you a daily dose of the biggest news stories from Thailand and around the world.

view the bulletin here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862626-thaivisa-weekday-news-bulletin-13th-october-2015/

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A black magician was jailed 20 years for public fraud and sexually assaults



BANGKOK: -- A man who claimed to be an expert in black magic was sentenced to 22 years and eight months imprisonment after he was found guilty of public fraud, fraud and illegal possession of firearms by the Criminal Court.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862644-black-magician-sentenced-to-20-years-for-public-fraud-and-sexually-assaults/

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BRUSSELS (AP) - AB InBev and SABMiller agree in principle on merger to create world's biggest beer company.

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MOSCOW (AP) - Russian missile-maker says its own MH17 crash investigation contradicts Dutch report.

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Arbat film producer agrees to make changes to the film



BANGKOK: -- Sahamongkol Film, producer of the controversial horror film, Arbat, has agreed to make changes to the movie but will maintain its “core elements” as much as possible, said the film-making company in the social media.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862504-thai-film-on-monks-banned/page-2#entry9960859

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Premier expresses concerns over haze situation

BANGKOK, 13 October 2015 (NNT) - Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed concerns over haze problems in seven southern provinces of Thailand.

The authorities were instructed to quickly provide assistance to the affected people and take relief measures in Phuket, Surat Thani, Songkhla, Satun, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat. For instance, the relief measures include the spraying of water to reduce dust, the distributing of hygienic masks to local hospitals and the preparing of medicine and medical supplies.

In addition, the authorities wer assigned to discuss the issue with neighboring countries to find sustainable measures to prevent and tackle haze problems.

Those who have illnesses caused by the haze or are in need of help from the authorities may contact an emergency hotline 1669 around the clock.

-- NNT 2015-10-13

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JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli police: 1 dead, at least 4 hurt in separate stabbing and shooting attacks in Jerusalem.

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CHIANG MAI ZOO
Panda Lin Hui likely to give birth in the next 3-4 days

CHIANG MAI: -- Chiang Mai Zoo panda Lin Hui will likely give birth in the next 3-4 days, judging by changes in her behavior, said the research team.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862649-panda-lin-hui-likely-to-give-birth-in-the-next-3-4-days/

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DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - 2 shells hit Russian embassy area in Syrian capital as hundreds of supporters gathered outside.

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ISOC doubts BRN’s latest statement

BANGKOK: -- ISOC spokesman Maj-Gen Banpote Poonpien, in his capacity as the spokesman of the government’s peace talks team, said Tuesday that initial finding could not yet confirm the authenticity of the statement but he conceded that some of the contents in the statement were a repetition of what used to be presented publicly.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862512-thailand-based-separatist-group-calls-for-international-observers-in-peace-talks/#entry9960989

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Japanese man murdered in Ang Thong
The Nation

ANG THONG: -- An 83-year-old retired Japanese businessman was found dead with his throat slit in his residence in Ang Thong's Wiset Chaichan district Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862624-japanese-man-murdered-at-his-home-in-thailand/#entry9961037

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Finance Minister Apisak the richest minister in Gen Prayut’s cabinet



BANGKOK: -- Finance Minister Apisak Tantiworawong is the richest cabinet member with a net worth of 394 million baht whereas Deputy Prime Minister Admiral Narong Pipatthanasai is the “poorest” of all the ministers with 13 million baht worth of assets and 2.4 million baht debt, according to the figures of assets and liabilities of the cabinet ministers of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha released by the National Anti-Corruption Commission.

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/finance-minister-apisak-the-richest-minister-in-gen-prayuts-cabinet

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Banana boat driver downs after rescuing girl

The Nation

CHONBURI: -- A banana boat driver drowned in Bang Saen Sea in Chon Buri Tuesday after he rescued a girl falling from his banana balloon.

The 64-year-old driver, Pong Wechkama, jumped into the sea to rescue a nin-year-old girl after she fell off from the balloon at 9:30 am.

The girl was among five girls riding the banana boat.

Rescuers spent two hours combing the seabed before they found Pong's body.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Japanese-man-murdered-in-Ang-Thong-30270783.html

-- The Nation 2015-10-13

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Patong Carnival aims to draw 20,000 visitors
The Phuket News


The Patong Carnival this year will be combined with the Patong Seafood Festival in the hope of attracting more than 20,000 visitors, said organisers.

PHUKET: -- More than 20,000 people are expected to join the festivities for the Patong Carnival this year, which gets underway on November 1.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862667-patong-carnival-aims-to-draw-20000-visitors/

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Three Israelis killed in shooting and stabbing attacks in Jerusalem and northern Israel - security cabinet to meet /BBC

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FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - VW brand to cut investment by 1 billion euros a year, adopt new diesel emissions technology.

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NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (AP) - Myanmar proposes delaying Nov. 8 general election due to flooding, landslides.

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Police seek arrest warrants against nine instigators of Phuket riot
The Nation

PHUKET: -- Police are seeking arrest warrants for nine key instigators of the riot that took place at the Thalang Police Station in Phuket province.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862679-police-seek-arrest-warrants-against-nine-instigators-of-phuket-riot/

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Assets and liabilities of Prayut administration disclosed

BANGKOK, 13 October 2015 (NNT) - The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on Tuesday released a list of assets and liabilities of the Prayut Chan-o-cha Cabinet. The richest minister is Minister of Finance Apisak Tantiworawong with over 394 million baht in debt-free assets.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862666-finance-minister-apisak-the-richest-minister-in-pm-prayuts-cabinet/#entry9961335

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China cabin crew 'industry ritual' sparks online outrage

(BBC) Photos of female cabin crew lying in the overhead luggage compartments on board a Chinese airline have gone viral on social media.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862681-china-cabin-crew-industry-ritual-sparks-online-outrage/

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Amazing Surin Elephant shows coming up next month



SURIN, 13 October 2015 (NNT) – Amazing Surin Elephant shows will be held in the northeastern province next month.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/862682-amazing-surin-elephant-shows-coming-up-next-month/

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JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli police say death toll from Jerusalem shooting and stabbing attacks rises to 3.