MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Philippines' top diplomat says he rejected Beijing offer to talk on sea dispute 'in disregard' of arbitration tribunal ruling that debunked China claims.

Buses and trucks to be used in cross border freight transport in GMS



BANGKOK, 19 July 2016 (NNT) - Road freight transport will finally be allowed between countries in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) starting December 1st, concluding years of negotiations for regional transportation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932716-buses-and-trucks-to-be-used-in-cross-border-freight-transport-in-gms/

CLEVELAND (AP) - Donald Trump arrives at the Republican National Convention, says 'we're going to win, we're going to win so big'

Govt: ICAO praises progress in regulating Thai aviation

BANGKOK, 19 July 2016 (NNT) - The government has revealed that the United Nations’ aviation regulator has praised the country’s progress in addressing problems found in the Thai civil aviation industry.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932730-thai-govt-icao-praises-progress-in-regulating-thai-aviation/

Yala requests cloudseeding operation amid low water reserves



YALA, 19 July 2016, (NNT) - Bang Lang Dam in Yala province has requested a cloudseeding operation, as water reserves have fallen below expected levels.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932731-yala-requests-cloudseeding-operation-amid-low-water-reserves/

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Melania Trump ignites GOP convention after gloom, turmoil
By JULIE PACE and ALAN FRAM

CLEVELAND (AP) — After a harsh primary, Donald Trump's general election campaign officially opened with a warm and personal validation from his wife, Melania Trump, who kicked off the Republican convention by assuring voters that the brash candidate has the character and determination to unite a divided nation.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932698-republican-convention-day-1-security-melania-and-marines/#entry10974987

Asia-wide crackdown on illegal gambling during Euro 2016

BANGKOK (AP) — Interpol says a crackdown on Asian gambling dens and websites during football's European Championship led to more than 4,100 people arrested and $13.6 million seized.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932735-asia-wide-crackdown-on-illegal-gambling-during-euro-2016/

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GOP speakers fault Clinton on Benghazi deaths
MATTHEW DALY, Associated Press

CLEVELAND (AP) — The mother of a State Department employee killed in the deadly attacks in Benghazi, Libya, angrily lashed out at Hillary Clinton on Monday at the Republican National Convention, accusing Clinton of lying to her about her son's death.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932698-republican-convention-day-1-security-melania-and-marines/#entry10975023

Thai students win medals at IPhO in Switzerland

BANGKOK, 19 July 2016 (NNT) - Thai students have won two gold and three silver medals at the 47th International Physics Olympiads (IPhO) in Switzerland.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932737-thai-students-win-medals-at-ipho-in-switzerland/

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Deadly Portuguese man o’ war jellyfish land at Patong beach

PHUKET: -- Beach goers to Phuket this week are warned of the deadly jellyfish called "Portuguese man o’ war" after they were washed ashore on Patong beach.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932121-deadly-man-of-war-spotted-off-phuket-beaches/page-2?p=10975060#entry10975060

Interim charter to be amended if people reject draft charter

BANGKOK, 19 July 2016 (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said that if the majority of voters reject the draft charter in the referendum, then the interim charter would have to be amended.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932739-interim-charter-to-be-amended-if-people-reject-draft-charter/

WARNING: Stay away from these fake Pokemon Go apps
BY STAFF WRITER



Fake versions of Pokemon Go have found their way into the Google Play Store and been downloaded tens of thousands of times.

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/warning-stay-away-from-these-fake-pokemon-go-apps/16294/

North Korea 'fires three ballistic missiles into sea'

SEOUL: -- North Korea has fired three ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan, say US and South Korean military officials.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932740-north-korea-fires-three-ballistic-missiles-into-sea/

Thieves plague Srisoonthorn
Phuket Gazette


Thalang police take pictures of where the six-wheeled truck's batteries should be. Photo: Winai Sarot

PHUKET: -- Thalang police are looking for a suspect or suspects who allegedly stole the batteries from a parked six-wheel truck in Srisoonthorn yesterday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932744-thieves-plague-srisoonthorn/

Commerce Ministry to raise standards of elderly care industry

BANGKOK 19 July 2016 (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce is accelerating its development of elderly care businesses in order to cater to Thailand’s aging society and advance the country's wish to be a global hub for elderly care services.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932745-thai-commerce-ministry-to-raise-standards-of-elderly-care-industry/

EC underlines effort to maximize turnout to referendum

BANGKOK, 19 July 2016 (NNT) – The Election Commission (EC) has reminded that the August 7 public referendum on the draft charter was extended to 4PM to entice citizens to turn out.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932747-ec-underlines-effort-to-maximize-turnout-to-referendum/

Son who stole a million baht from mum says sorry Thai style


Image: Daly News

BANGKOK: -- A son who stole from his mum to go online and buy gifts for a female entertainer in a chat room has apologized.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932750-son-who-stole-a-million-baht-for-mum-says-sorry-thai-style/

Over 100 migrant workers arrested in Phuket, half deemed illegal
Eakkapop Thongtub


The raids were carried out at a work's camp and construction site in Thalang. Photo: Royal Thai Navy

PHUKET: -- More than 100 migrant workers were arrested on Sunday afternoon (July 17) during raids on a worker’s camp and construction site in Thalang.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932753-over-100-migrant-workers-arrested-in-phuket-half-deemed-illegal/

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Ministry to promote caring business for the elderly



Thailand is now making preparation to make the country a haven for the elderly or after their retirements as global projection indicating four years from now the elderly population will rise dramatically, particularly in Thailand where the ratio will be one to every five citizens, representing 13% of the whole population.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932745-thai-commerce-ministry-to-raise-standards-of-elderly-care-industry/#entry10975310

StanChart robbery: Singapore requests for suspect to be repatriated from Thailand

SINGAPORE: Authorities in Singapore have written to the Thai authorities to repatriate the man suspected of robbing a Standard Chartered branch here, the Singapore Police Force said on Tuesday (Jul 19).

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932756-stanchart-robbery-singapore-requests-for-suspect-to-be-repatriated-from-thailand/

2 cops accused of embezzling traffic fines
By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter


Traffic police officers dance April 6, 2012, in the middle of Ratchaprasong Intersection in Bangkok to promote road safety. Photo: Matichon

BANGKOK — A pair of police deputy inspectors were suspended and placed under investigation Monday for allegedly embezzling more than 50,000 baht in traffic fines.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932757-2-cops-accused-of-embezzling-traffic-fines/

Decision looms on former President Arroyo’s plunder case



MANILA: -- The Philippine Supreme Court is due today (Tuesday) to discuss former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s petition to dismiss her plunder case due to insufficient evidences after several postponements, The Manila Times Online reported on Tuesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932758-decision-looms-on-former-president-arroyos-plunder-case/

Thai man complains after wife's womb surgery goes drastically wrong


Image: tnamcot

BANGKOK: -- A Thai man has complained after surgery to remove a fetus that was forming outside his wife's womb went wrong. The man has claimed that despite providing a hospital with ultrasound evidence the surgeon removed the wrong side of his wife's womb meaning that they can never have children again.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932773-thai-man-complains-after-wifes-womb-surgery-goes-drastically-wrong/

Chiang Mai girl found dead in car clutching syringe


Image: Sanook

CHIANG MAI: -- Mystery surrounds the death of a young Chiang Mai woman who was found in a car by the side of the road in Mae Rim clutching a syringe in her right hand.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932776-chiang-mai-girl-found-dead-in-car-clutching-syringe/

Thai press drop "Lady Kai" tag - now referring to her as plain old Mrs. Chicken


Image: Thairath

BANGKOK: -- Reports online from national news group Thai Rath have now stopped referring to the alleged con artist at the center of a sensational case as "Ying Kai". As if to mark her fall from grace she is now being referred to as just Nang Kai - Mrs. Chicken.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932792-thai-press-drop-lady-kai-tag-now-referring-to-her-as-plain-old-mrs-chicken/

Video: Car flees accident scene and ignores red light for good measure


Image: Thairath

RATCHABURI: -- An online Thai accident video has been doing the rounds being viewed 200,000 times. The clip - recorded on the dash cam of a man not directly involved - shows the aftermath of a minor collision between a pick-up and a black car.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932797-video-car-flees-accident-scene-and-ignores-red-light-for-good-measure/

Eating wild mushrooms is risky



BANGKOK: -- Eating wild mushrooms could be hazardous to health, or might be life risk, particularly during the rainy season, when mushroom are abundant, scientists have warned.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932799-eating-wild-mushrooms-is-risky/

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Taiwan media reports say up to 26 killed after tour bus bursts into flames on busy highway.

Turkey coup attempt: Erdogan signals death penalty return

ANKARA: -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he is ready to reinstate the death penalty "if the people demand it", following the recent coup attempt.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932754-turkey-coup-attempt-erdogan-signals-death-penalty-return/

Drunk tuk-tuk rampage in Chiang Mai ends in arrest
By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter


A knife found under the driver’s seat of Jeerasak Kingpromphoo’s tuk-tuk Monday night in Chiang Mai.

CHIANG MAI — A drunk tuk-tuk driver crashed his vehicle and then attacked the rescue workers who came to his aid in Chiang Mai province Monday night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/932807-drunk-tuk-tuk-rampage-in-chiang-mai-ends-in-arrest/