Go away, traffic: BTS extension Bearing - Samutprakarn coming in 2018
By Coconuts Bangkok


Photo: Drbertoni

BANGKOK: -- The extension of the BTS Sukhumvit Line from Bearing station to Samutprakarn province is expected to be fully operational in 2018 — two years earlier than scheduled.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930366-bts-extension-bearing-samutprakarn-coming-in-2018/

Government lawmaker claims victory in close Australia vote
ROD McGUIRK, Associated Press

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A senior government minister claimed victory on Friday in Australia's knife-edge election, and a second independent lawmaker offered his support to the ruling party if it falls short of a majority.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930367-government-lawmaker-claims-victory-in-close-australia-vote/

Trump attempts to reassure skittish GOP lawmakers
By ERICA WERNER and RICHARD LARDNER

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump tried to assure skittish GOP lawmakers Thursday that they all share the same Republican Party goals, but Senate antagonists withheld support after a tense meeting with the presidential candidate.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930368-trump-attempts-to-reassure-skittish-gop-lawmakers/

APNewsBreak: State Department reopens Clinton emails probe
By BRADLEY KLAPPER

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department is reopening an internal investigation of possible mishandling of classified information by Hillary Clinton and top aides, officials told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930373-apnewsbreak-state-department-reopens-clinton-emails-probe/

Second Death at Badly Lit Pattaya Road Barrier
Story by Albert Jack



PATTAYA: -- There has been a second death at a badly lit concrete road traffic barrier on Sukhumvit Road, Central Pattaya.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930374-second-death-at-badly-lit-pattaya-road-barrier/

Bernie Sanders poised to endorse Hillary Clinton at event Tuesday
By Jeff Zeleny, Senior Washington Correspondent

(CNN)Bernie Sanders is poised to endorse Hillary Clinton at a campaign event Tuesday in New Hampshire, provided that final disagreements in the Democratic platform can be resolved during a weekend party meeting in Orlando, people familiar with the talks say.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930375-bernie-sanders-poised-to-endorse-hillary-clinton-at-event-tuesday/

Donald Trump camp may lack numbers to stop delegate revolt, for now
By Tal Kopan, CNN

Washington (CNN)Donald Trump's campaign still lacks a sufficient number of supportive delegates to guarantee that any revolt at the Republican National Convention could be put down, a key committee delegate says.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930383-donald-trump-camp-may-lack-numbers-to-stop-delegate-revolt-for-now/

Barack Obama still liked around the world, survey suggests

LONDON: -- Global support for US President Barack Obama appears to have lasted through his two terms in office, a survey of 18,000 people for the BBC suggests.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930387-barack-obama-still-liked-around-the-world-survey-suggests/

Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Nigerian asylum seeker in Italy



FERMO: -- Italian police have arrested a man suspected of killing a Nigerian asylum seeker. Amedeo Mancini was arrested on suspicion of murder motivated by racism.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930394-man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder-of-nigerian-asylum-seeker-in-italy/

Shots fired at Dallas protest over fatal police shootings
TERRY WALLACE, Associated Press

DALLAS (AP) — Multiple media outlets report that shots were fired Thursday night during a Dallas protest over two recent fatal police shootings of black men.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930396-shots-fired-at-dallas-protest-over-fatal-police-shootings/

Saudi Arabia identifies bombers in 2 attacks this week
AYA BATRAWY, Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia identified on Thursday suspects in two of the three attacks that struck the kingdom on the same day this week, including one outside the sprawling mosque where the Prophet Muhammad is buried in the western city of Medina that killed four Saudi security troops.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930397-saudi-arabia-identifies-bombers-in-2-attacks-this-week/

Chinese tourist faces amputation after getting mangled in speedboat propeller near Koh Phi Phi

Image: Daily News

KRABI: -- A teenage Chinese tourist faces a possible double leg amputation after getting caught in the propeller of a speedboat on Phi Phi Island Thursday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930398-chinese-tourist-faces-amputation-after-getting-mangled-in-speedboat-propeller-near-koh-phi-phi/

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Congressional probe on drug-related killings demanded

MANILA: -- Philippine Opposition legislators have sought a congressional probe into a recent spate of killings of people linked to illicit narcotic drug trade as the death toll has surpassed the 100 mark since the election of President Rodrigo Duterte, The Manila Times Online reported on Friday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930399-congressional-probe-on-drug-related-killings-demanded/

Irishman arrested after hurling F-bomb at Immigration cop
By Boonlua Chatree


Irishman Brian Daniel Walsh (seated, center) has been arrested and scheduled for deportation for hurling an expletive at a female Immigration Division officer.

PATTAYA: -- There are a lot of ways to get your visa extended in Thailand, but hurling an expletive at an Immigration Division officer is not one of them, as an Irishman now facing deportation in Pattaya found out first-hand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930406-irishman-arrested-after-hurling-f-bomb-at-immigration-cop/

Thai on Thai Crime Spree Over as Pattaya Police Make Arrests
Story by Albert Jack



PATTAYA: -- Pattaya police have announced the arrest of two young Thai men on suspicion of the shooting and robbery of three cousins in Pattanakarn Road on July 4, 2016.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930407-thai-on-thai-crime-spree-over-as-pattaya-police-make-arrests/

Ho Chi Minh City proposes a new 4-km suspended bridge to link with industrial hub



Ho Chi Minh City administration has sought permission from the central government to build a suspended bridge that will make it easier to travel to neighbouring industrial hub Dong Nai, according to Thanh Nien News Online on Thursday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930408-ho-chi-minh-city-proposes-a-new-4-km-suspended-bridge-to-link-with-industrial-hub/

Street Vendors, Beggars and Homeless Targeted in Pattaya City Cleanup
Story by Albert Jack



PATTAYA: -- A meeting was held at Pattaya City Hall on July 7, chaired by Mr. Sethaphol Boonsawad, to discuss organisation and discipline at Pattaya Beach.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930410-street-vendors-beggars-and-homeless-targeted-in-pattaya-city-cleanup/

Bus crash on Highway 304 injuring over 20

KORAT: - An interprovincial bus from Rayong to Surin skidded and flipped onto its side in Wang Nam Khiao district of Nakhon Ratchasima early Friday, injuring over 20 passengers, four seriously.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930411-bus-crash-on-thai-highway-304-injuring-over-20/

Dolphin Rescue Drama at Pratumnak Beach
Story by Albert Jack



PATTAYA: -- At 4pm, on the afternoon of July 7, Pattaya One reporters were informed that a Bottlenose Dolphin was stranded at the beach on Pratumnak Soi 5, Pratumnak Hill.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930412-dolphin-rescue-drama-at-pratumnak-beach/

UPDATE:

Chinese tourist, 18, slashed by engine propeller off Phuket
Eakkapop Thongtub


Sub Lt Suwan Tuamsri from Krabi Tourist Police (right) was notified of the incident by tour guide Liu Yingchang (left). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- An 18-year-old Chinese tourist was taken to Krabi Hospital yesterday (July 7) after being hit by a tour boat’s engine propeller whilst swimming in the sea at Koh Phi Phi Don.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930398-chinese-tourist-faces-amputation-after-getting-mangled-in-speedboat-propeller-near-koh-phi-phi/#entry10938686

KTB says prompt pay service is secure

BANGKOK, 8 July 2016 (NNT) - Krung Thai Bank (KTB) has assured that its Prompt Pay service is secure, adding that customers will compensated for any system breach.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930416-ktb-says-prompt-pay-service-is-secure/

Nigerian and Thai Girlfriend Arrested with 200g of Ice
Story by Albert Jack



PATTAYA: -- At 9pm, on the evening of July 7, a Pattaya Police Patrol spotted a white Toyota Altis pulling over in Thepprasit Road, at the center for drug trading in the town.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930417-nigerian-and-thai-girlfriend-arrested-with-200g-of-ice-in-pattaya/

Motorcycle rider killed in collision with U-turning pick-up
Phuket Gazette


The motorcycle rider was killed instantly in the collision with a pick-up truck making a U-turn in front of Supercheap. Photo: Winai Sarot

PHUKET: -- A motorcycle rider was killed instantly last night when the bike she was on slammed into a pick-up truck that was making a U-turn in front of the Supercheap store near Heroines’ Monument on the road to Pa Khlok.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930421-motorcycle-rider-killed-in-collision-with-u-turning-pick-up/

All smiles as American girl lost in the woods is found

Image: Thairath

CHIANG MAI -- It was all smiles yesterday after a 22 year old American girl who had got lost in the Chiang Mai woods was reunited with her friend.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930422-all-smiles-as-american-girl-lost-in-the-chiang-mai-woods-is-found/

Food poisoning at school - forty girls rushed to hospital

Image: Thairath

NAKHON PATHOM: -- Forty female boarding students at a Nakorn Pathom school were rushed to hospital after a suspected food poisoning outbreak.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930423-food-poisoning-at-school-forty-girls-rushed-to-hospital/

Want a degree? Just go online, five minutes and you're qualified!


Image: Daily News

BANGKOK: -- Universities have moved swiftly after a brazen page appeared online offering fake degrees.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930424-want-a-degree-just-go-online-five-minutes-and-youre-qualified/

UPDATE:

15-year-old Novice Monk Fatally Stabs Ex-Monk After Being Asked for Sex

by CityNews

CityNews A novice monk has been arrested after fatally stabbing an ex-monk in San Kang Pra Temple after the ex-monk came back to the temple to sleep over and try and have sex with the novice.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930360-gay-novice-monk-15-murders-ex-at-chiang-mai-temple/#entry10938939

DSI to discuss Phra Dhammachayo’s surrender conditions with senior abbot



BANGKOK: -- A team of senior officers from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) this afternoon will go to Wat Khienket temple in Pathumthani province to negotiate with the abbot on the surrender of the controversial abbot of Wat Dhammakaya, Phra Dhammachayo.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930427-dsi-to-discuss-phra-dhammachayos-surrender-conditions-with-senior-abbot/

Khon Kaen residents - beware fake water bill receipts


Image: tnamcot

KHON KAEN: -- Residents in Khon Kaen have been warned about fake water bill receipts after a householder was conned in the city.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/930437-khon-kaen-residents-beware-fake-water-bill-receipts/