Thailand Live Monday 25 July 2016

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Florida nightclub shooting: Two killed, 15 injured at Club Blu, Fort Myers

Two people have been shot dead and as many as 15 more injured at a nightclub in Fort Myers, Florida, CBS news has reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934123-florida-nightclub-shooting-two-killed-15-injured-at-club-blu-fort-myers/

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MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Philippine president declares government cease-fire and urges communist rebels to do the same to foster talks.

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Junta's charter drafters backtrack on debate challenge
By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter


A blind man on Saturday reads a Braille version of the constitution draft in Korat.

BANGKOK:-- The drafters of Thailands proposed constitution did an about-face on Sunday, reversing a pledge made by its spokesmen to engage in a public debate with their critics.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934159-juntas-charter-drafters-backtrack-on-debate-challenge/?p=10995791

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American Tourist Robbed at ATM
by CityNews

CityNews:-- An American tourist was robbed at an ATM machine on July 9, with the thieves running off with 10,000 baht that was just withdrawn from the machine.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934161-american-tourist-robbed-at-atm/?p=10995819

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Officials target sham marriages of foreign men and Thai women
By Coconuts Bangkok

Photo: Ben Stephenson/Flickr

For several months, the government has been trying to catch and prosecute foreigners and Thai women engaged in sham marriages that are in place to let the men, often involved in shady or illegal businesses in Thailand or abroad, to remain in the country.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934037-marriage-visa-crackdown-immigration-officers-who-demand-extra-fees-to-face-criminal-charges/?p=10995855

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No, 2,000 teak trees won't be cut for new Parliament - more like 5,000
By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter

BANGKOK — Despite an outcry from the public over the destruction of a teak forest in the north of Thailand, the head of the junta-appointed legislature said Monday it will go ahead despite a claim the junta leader had ordered the trees protected.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934163-no-2000-teak-trees-wont-be-cut-for-new-parliament-more-like-5000/

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Phi Phi fellatio puts couple in trouble
Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET:-- A farang couple surrendered to police yesterday after a video of them engaging in oral sex at a Phi Phi Island swimming pool went viral earlier this month.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934200-phi-phi-fellatio-puts-couple-in-trouble/

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Phuket traffic nightmare: Number of island-based tour buses to double
Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET:-- Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada announced on Saturday that a whopping 100 new tour buses will be added to the province's transportation network next month.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/934201-phuket-traffic-nightmare-number-of-island-based-tour-buses-to-double/

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Thailand Live Tuesday 26 July 2016

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