Thailand Live Saturday 23 July 2016

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Phuket man arrested with over B3mn worth of drugs

Darawan Naknakhon

Supachai Phaipetch, 31, was arrested after agreeing to sell ya ice to a police officer. Photo: Darawan Naknakhon

PHUKET:-- A 31-year-old Phuket man was arrested in front of a 7eleven store yesterday (July 21) after agreeing to sell 5 grams of crystal meth (ya ice) to a police officer.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa....worth-of-drugs/

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Face Time TV program moderator temporarily suspended

BANGKOK:-- Spring News TV station has temporarily suspended the moderator of Face Time programme until the completion of a fact-finding probe into an incident when a controversial part of the program was rerun in the social media.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933667-face-time-tv-program-moderator-temporarily-suspended/

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PM urges Thais to subscribe to Prompt-pay system

BANGKOK:-- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha urged all Thais to subscribe to Prompt-pay system, assuring that their personal information will not be leaked out to unauthorized people.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933668-pm-urges-thais-to-subscribe-to-prompt-pay-system/

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Six injured as car rammed into the Erawan Shrine

BANGKOK:-- Six people were injured when a Toyota sedan driven by a 54-year-old woman rammed into the Erawan Shrine on Rajprasong intersection crowded with tourists at 9 p.m.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933669-six-injured-as-car-rammed-into-the-erawan-shrine/

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Hot mess: Earth on track for hottest year on record

It’s a record that’s been broken every month of this year, but it’s bad news for the earth. The world is on track for its hottest year on record, something which has climate scientists ringing alarm bells.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933671-hot-mess-earth-on-track-for-hottest-year-on-record/

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1,700 rescued from the Med in two days

The Italian coastguard says an estimated 1,700 migrants have been rescued from the Mediterranean over the last two days from Wednesday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933672-1700-rescued-from-the-med-in-two-days/

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Delegates enthused by Donald Trump's speech but not everyone is happy

It was party time at the Republican National Convention.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933673-delegates-enthused-by-donald-trumps-speech-but-not-everyone-is-happy/

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The US Democratic National Convention: Buried hatchets and party unity

Preparations are underway for the National Democratic convention in Philadelphia which kicks off on the 25th July.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933674-the-us-democratic-national-convention-buried-hatchets-and-party-unity/

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Motorcycle hero of Nice: 'I was ready to die'

Footage of a motorcyclist risking his life to stop the Nice truck attack was seen all over the world.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933675-motorcycle-hero-of-nice-i-was-ready-to-die/

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Turkey keeps up pressure of those it says were behind coup attempt

One week after Turkey’s brief but abortive coup, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim made a visit to the HQ of the police special forces, in Ankara.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933676-turkey-keeps-up-pressure-of-those-it-says-were-behind-coup-attempt/

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IMF' Lagarde to stand trial over 400 million euro state payout

France’s highest appeals court has ruled that Christine Lagarde, the head of the International Monetary Fund, must stand trial for her role in a 400 million euro state payout to Bernard Tapie, a French businessman.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933677-imf-lagarde-to-stand-trial-over-400-million-euro-state-payout/

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Massive search underway for missing plane in India

A massive search operation is underway for an Indian military plane which went missing from radar early on Friday morning.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933678-massive-search-underway-for-missing-plane-in-india/

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8 dead in Munich mall shooting; police hunt up to 3 suspects

MICHAEL FAULHABER, Associated Press
FRANK JORDANS, Associated Press


MUNICH (AP) — Police hunted for an unknown number of gunmen who opened fire in a Munich shopping mall and at a nearby McDonald's Friday, killing eight people and wounding others in a rampage they described as suspected terrorism. Authorities urged residents to remain inside and put the Bavarian capital on lockdown.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933680-8-dead-in-munich-mall-shooting;-police-hunt-up-to-3-suspects/

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Brexit deals heavy hit to UK economy but eurozone holds up

DANICA KIRKA, Associated Press


LONDON (AP) — Britain's economy appears to be shrinking at its fastest pace since the global financial crisis as a result of the vote to leave the European Union, but the rest of the region is holding up, surveys showed Friday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933681-brexit-deals-heavy-hit-to-uk-economy-but-eurozone-holds-up/

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Ex-KKK leader David Duke runs for Senate: 'My time has come'

MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press


BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Declaring "the climate of this country has moved in my direction," white supremacist David Duke registered Friday for Louisiana's U.S. Senate race, saying he was partially spurred by the recent shooting deaths of three law enforcement officers by a black man.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933682-ex-kkk-leader-david-duke-runs-for-senate-my-time-has-come/

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AP source: Clinton's choice for VP to be announced Friday

KEN THOMAS, Associated Press
JONATHAN LEMIRE, Associated Press


ORLANDO, Florida (AP) — Hillary Clinton will introduce her running mate Friday, seeking to snatch attention from newly crowned Republican nominee Donald Trump a day after he closed out his convention with a fiery and foreboding turn at the podium.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933683-ap-source-clintons-choice-for-vp-to-be-announced-friday/

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PM grumbles at Thai PBS

BANGKOK:-- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha complained against Thai PBS, saying that the public broadcaster tends not to report on the government’s achievements but to report on public complaints against the government.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933684-pm-grumbles-at-thai-pbs/

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Princess Chulabhorn back to hospital for treatment

BANGKOK:-- Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn has been admitted to Vichaiyut hospital for treatment of recurrent pancreatitis, according to the 4th announcement of the Bureau of the Royal Household.

Doctors who have been following the Princess’s health condition found out that she suffered from recurrent pancreatitis which steadily became acute. Also, she felt muscle pain at the neck where she was operated on to remove a tumor on May 20 which made her unable to move conveniently while on work.

Doctors at the hospital have advised the Princess to suspend all activities and not to receive guests for a certain period of time, said the announcement.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/princess-chulabhorn-back-hospital-treatment/

-- Thai PBS 2016-07-23

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Police give all-clear in Munich shooting; say suspect dead

FRANK JORDANS, Associated Press
DAVID RISING, Associated Press
MICHAEL FAULHABER, Associated Press


MUNICH (AP) — A gunman opened fire in a crowded Munich shopping mall and a nearby McDonald's Friday night, killing nine people and wounding at least 10 others before killing himself, said authorities who called the rampage an act of terrorism.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933680-8-dead-in-munich-mall-shooting;-police-hunt-up-to-3-suspects/?p=10987991

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Pakistani man arrested in Nonthaburi with 1,000 fake passports

Image: Thai News Agency

BANGKOK:-- A Pakistani man is in police custody after being found in possession of more than 1,000 fake passports, as well as fake immigration stamp and ID cards and driving licenses.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933686-pakistani-man-arrested-in-nonthaburi-with-1000-fake-passports/

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MFA confirms referendum act allows public opinion

Thammarat Thadaphrom

BANGKOK, 23 July 2016 (NNT) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised today that the Public Referendum Act, B.E. 2559, does not prevent anyone from having their say on the draft constitution.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933688-mfa-confirms-referendum-act-allows-public-opinion/

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Irishman who butchered Thai woman jailed for stabbing ex girlfriend in Dublin

Evil psycho Denis Leahy allegedly butchered a prostitute to death in Thailand before going on the run and savagely stabbing his former partner.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933689-irishman-who-butchered-thai-woman-jailed-for-stabbing-ex-girlfriend-in-dublin/

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NRSA believes most people know about referendum

Thammarat Thadaphrom

BANGKOK, 23 July 2016 (NNT) - The National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) is convinced that the public is well-informed about the August 7 referendum, but only a small number of people really understand it.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933690-nrsa-believes-most-people-know-about-referendum/

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Bangkok mini vans to be relocated from Victory Monument

Image: Thairath

BANGKOK:-- Thailand’s Transport Ministry has announced plans to relocate mini vans from Victory Monument.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933691-bangkok-mini-vans-to-be-relocated-from-victory-monument/

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Phuket tourism businesses face huge ‘collateral’ hikes

Chanida Summast

A spike in the complaints of tour companies involved in deaths, injuries or cheating of tourists has prompted the Tourism Business and Guide Registration Office to dramatically increase the ‘collateral’ deposits required from tourism businesses before the year’s end.

PHUKET: The security deposits required by the government from all tourism businesses will undergo huge rises following increasing complaints that the payouts made for tourism companies causing death, injury, cheating, defaulting on services or otherwise defrauding tourists are far outstripping the deposits held by the Department of Tourism.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933712-phuket-tourism-businesses-face-huge-collateral-hikes/

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Karadzic appeals war crimes conviction

Radovan Karadzic has appealed his conviction for genocide and crimes against humanity.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933715-karadzic-appeals-war-crimes-conviction/

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Memorial for slain Ukrainian journalist Pavel Sheremet held in Kyiv

Hundreds of people came to pay tribute to a prominent Ukrainian journalist who died in a car bombing in Kyiv earlier this week.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933717-memorial-for-slain-ukrainian-journalist-pavel-sheremet-held-in-kyiv/

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Syrian children: Growing up with no education

Lebanon is no stranger to refugees even long before the Syrian conflict. But now despite earnest efforts, the huge influx of refugees from Syria has put enormous pressure on Lebanese infrastructure.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933719-syrian-children-growing-up-with-no-education/

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Hillary Clinton chooses Va. Sen. Tim Kaine as running mate

KEN THOMAS, Associated Press
ALAN SUDERMAN, Associated Press


TAMPA, Florida (AP) — Hillary Clinton named Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine as her vice presidential running mate Friday, adding a centrist former governor of a crucial battleground state to the Democratic ticket.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933724-hillary-clinton-chooses-va-sen-tim-kaine-as-running-mate/

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California governor denies parole for Manson follower

JONATHAN J. COOPER, Associated Press


SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Jerry Brown denied parole Friday for Leslie Van Houten, the youngest follower of murderous cult leader Charles Manson who is serving a life sentence for killing a wealthy grocer and his wife more than 40 years ago.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/933728-california-governor-denies-parole-for-manson-follower/