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Polls show divided America with Democrats viewed more favorably after convention

Source: Xinhua 

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- A number of polls released Monday show a divided America though more people view the Democratic Party and its presidential nominee Hillary Clinton favorably after the party's national convention in Philadelphia last week.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935456-polls-show-divided-america-with-democrats-viewed-more-favorably-after-convention/

 

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Watershed Forest Restoration

by CityNews

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CityNews – According to a 7th July resolution on Watershed Forest Restoration, Thanya Netithammakun, Director General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, visited Sri Nan National Park to inaugurate the “Watershed Forest Restoration after the Deterioration Project”

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935460-watershed-forest-restoration/

 

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Cambodia asks Thailand to Delay Worker Registration

A Labor Ministry spokesman said that Thailand’s Labor Ministry has requested a month delay in providing passports and travel cards to Cambodians working across the border because the Thai side is preparing an online data management system and to continue using pink cards in the meantime. In April, Labor Minister Ith Sam Heng announced the suspension of a service offering passports, travel cards and labor cards for Cambodians working overseas from April 1 to July 29 in order to allow Thailand do a census of foreign workers. The commission was to start taking applications again today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935459-cambodia-asks-thailand-to-delay-worker-registration/
 

 

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Billionaire Warren Buffett ready to take on Donald Trump

By CATHERINE LUCEY and ALAN SUDERMAN

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire investor Warren Buffett says he'll do whatever it takes to defeat Donald Trump — including escorting people to the polls himself.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935464-billionaire-warren-buffett-ready-to-take-on-donald-trump/

 

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Volcanic Ash disrupts Bali flights: Jetstar criticised for lack of help

Daniella Miletic

DENPASAR: -- Frustrated travellers stranded in Bali have lashed out at Jetstar for its poor customer service after a volcanic ash cloud disrupted flights out of Denpasar International Airport.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935466-volcanic-ash-disrupts-bali-flights-jetstar-criticised-for-lack-of-help/

 

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Anti draft charter referendum surfaces in Deep South

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PATTANI: -- Security in the Deep South is tightened as the August 7 draft charter referendum is drawing near and anti referendum was emerging with spray painted posters rejecting the charter seen in public places.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935478-anti-draft-charter-referendum-surfaces-in-deep-south/

 

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Interpol arrests Nigerian accused of $60 million cybercrime 
MICHELLE FAUL, Associated Press

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian accused of scamming $60 million from companies around the world through fraudulent emails has been arrested after months of investigation, Interpol andNigeria's anti-fraud agency said Monday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935480-interpol-arrests-nigerian-accused-of-60-million-cybercrime /

 

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Rangers reconsider no-marriage policy after same-sex couple appeals

By Coconuts Bangkok

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YALA: -- The ranger regiment was prompted to reconsider their regulation that all rangers must remain single after two female rangers from the south of Thailand made an appeal to their superiors to get married to one another.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935483-rangers-reconsider-no-marriage-policy-after-same-sex-couple-appeals/

 

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Jumping on the Pokémon Go bandwagon to promote Thai tourism

BY STAFF WRITER

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 ON 2016-08-02APPS & SOFTWARE, THAILAND

Thailand’s sports and tourism ministry is consulting with the makers of thePokémon Go application to introduce a large amount of Thai tourist sites into the game.

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/jumping-on-the-pokemon-go-bandwagon-to-promote-thai-tourism/16581/

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The best days of our lives - all over again! Pensioners in Udon go back to school

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UDON THANI: -- Pensioners in Udon are going back to school to relive the best days of their lives all over again!

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935496-the-best-days-of-our-lives-all-over-again-pensioners-in-udon-go-back-to-school/

 

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Phuket-Hong Kong flights largely unaffected by Typhoon Nida
Matt Pond

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At least 124 flights scheduled on yesterday (Aug 1) and today (Aug 2) were cancelled as Typhoon Nida approached Hong Kong. Photo: AFP

PHUKET: -- Despite Hong Kong’s flagship carrier Cathay Pacific and its subsidiary Dragonair cancelling all of their flights in and out of Hong Kong from 4am to 4pm today as Typhoon Nida swept past, flights arriving and departing Phuket International Airport (PIA) remain largely unaffected.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935513-phuket-hong-kong-flights-largely-unaffected-by-typhoon-nida/

 

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Soi dog walks again

Phuket Gazette

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Cola and Ms Dalley are both double amputees. Photo: Soi Dog Foundation

PHUKET: -- A puppy that had its two front legs hacked off earlier in May has been fitted with new prosthetic legs, the Phuket-based charity Soi Dog Foundation announced on Sunday. 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935530-soi-dog-walks-again/

 

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EC allows several international bodies to observe referendum  

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BANGKOK, 2 August 2016 (NNT) – Election Commission (EC) member Somchai Srisuthiyakorn has let on that several countries and international organizations have expressed interest in observing the upcoming public referendum on the draft constitution, with several allowed to view the process. 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935533-ec-allows-several-international-bodies-to-observe-referendum /

 

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Security agencies crackdown on illegal activities prior to referendum

THAILAND, 2 August 2016 (NNT) - The Election Commission (EC) is going door-to-door to encourage the public to participate in the upcoming referendum on August 7th, while security agencies are cracking down on all forms of illegal activities. 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935543-security-agencies-crackdown-on-illegal-activities-prior-to-referendum/

 

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Phahon Yothin Police stop motorcycles from using flyover

BANGKOK, 2 August 2016 (NNT) - Phahon Yothin police have set up a checkpoint to stop motorcycles from using the overpass at Ratchayothin intersection, after many motorcyclists were found breaking the law. 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935546-phahon-yothin-police-stop-motorcycles-from-using-flyover/

 

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New app lets you drop pin at street locations where street maintenance is needed

By Coconuts Bangkok 

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Pile of cables obscuring a sidewalk in Bangkok. Photo: Sandor Weisz/Flickr

BANGKOK: -- A new app will let Bangkok city residents drop pins wherever they see street issues needing repairs. For example, tangled wires, phone booths that have become dog and cat habitats, stolen manhole covers and potholes can be reported.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935547-new-app-lets-you-drop-pin-at-street-locations-where-street-maintenance-is-needed/

 

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 U.S. Citizens: Consular Outreach: Khon Kaen August 19, 2016

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Khon Kaen on Friday, August 19, 2016 from 8:00 AM – NOON at the:

PULLMAN KHON KAEN RAJA ORCHID 

Info: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935552-us-citizens-consular-outreach-khon-kaen-august-19-2016/

 

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Two men beaten in karaoke bar, allegedly for horrible singing voices

By Coconuts Bangkok 

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CHIANG MAI: -- Two travel agents said they were beaten inside a karaoke bar in Chiang Mai last night, allegedly because the attackers were annoyed by their horrible singing voices.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935557-two-men-beaten-in-karaoke-bar-allegedly-for-horrible-singing-voices/

 

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