Thailand Live Wednesday 3 Aug 2016

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Why it is not a good idea to fly a kite on a public bus

 

Image: Sanook

 

BANGKOK: -- Following a video of a man masturbating on a minivan another guy was caught Tuesday having a less than surreptitious tug on a public bus in Bangkok.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935657-why-it-is-not-a-good-idea-to-fly-a-kite-on-a-public-bus/

 

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Champion Overstayers of the Month - Chonburi immigration announces the latest prize catches

 

Image: Chonburi Immigration

 

CHONBURI: -- The Chonburi Immigration website has announced last month's prize catches with pictures and details in a rogue's gallery.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935669-champion-overstayers-of-the-month-chonburi-immigration-announces-the-latest-prize-catches/

 

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is all you could ever want in a smartphone

BY STAFF WRITER 

 

 

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is finally here.

 

The Korean tech giant unveiled the latest version of its phablet device at a press event on Tuesday.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/the-samsung-galaxy-note-7-is-all-you-could-ever-want-in-a-smartphone/16592/

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Young American found dead in Trang hotel - empty animal anesthetic bottles found

 

Image: Daily News

 

TRANG: -- Suicide is expected in the death of a 23 year old US citizen found dead in a Trang hotel room on Tuesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935681-young-american-found-dead-in-trang-hotel-empty-animal-anesthetic-bottles-found/

 

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Min of Tourism foresees growth in tourism sector throughout the year

 

  

BANGKOK, 3 August 2016 (NNT) - The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has reported healthy growth in the tourism sector during the second quarter, with more growth expected in the third quarter. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935682-thai-tourism-min-foresees-growth-in-tourism-sector-throughout-the-year/

 

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Brexit 'means economy faces 50/50 recession chance'

 

LONDON: -- The UK has a 50/50 chance of falling into recession within the next 18 months following the Brexit vote, says a leading economic forecaster.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935683-brexit-means-economy-faces-5050-recession-chance/

 

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Delaware court says state death penalty law unconstitutional 
RANDALL CHASE, Associated Press

 

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware's death penalty law is unconstitutional in light of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling earlier this year, the state's high court ruled Tuesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935684-us-delaware-court-says-state-death-penalty-law-unconstitutional /

 

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Parents sue over crash that killed 'Star Trek' actor Yelchin 
ANTHONY McCARTNEY, AP Entertainment Writer

 

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The parents of "Star Trek" actor Anton Yelchin filed a wrongful death lawsuit Tuesday against the makers of Jeep Grand Cherokees, claiming the company manufactured unsafe gear selectors that led to their 27-year-old son being crushed in his own driveway.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935685-parents-sue-over-crash-that-killed-star-trek-actor-yelchin /

 

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Israel blocks Olympics-bound Palestinian from travel

Top Palestinian official says Israeli authorities prevent Olympic team chief from leaving the besieged Gaza Strip.

 

GAZA: -- Israeli authorities have prevented the head of the Palestinian Olympic team from leaving the Gaza Strip to be with his team in Brazil, according to a senior Palestinian official. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935687-israel-blocks-olympics-bound-palestinian-from-travel/

 

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"Prachinburi Puller" fined 500 baht for public tug - but girl who took video could face 5 years!

 

Image: Daily News

 

PRACHINBURI: -- Police in Prachinburi have cautioned members of the public about posting indecent videos after a man gave himself up for masturbating in a public place.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935690-prachinburi-puller-fined-500-baht-for-public-tug-but-girl-who-took-video-could-face-5-years/

 

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SET down 1.32 points at opening /Bangkok Post

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Could easily be Thailand! Dutchman waits in vain at airport for internet beauty he met online

 

Image: Manager Online

 

HAINAN: -- A story is wowing the Chinese public about a Dutch man who flew to China and waited in vain for his internet girlfriend to show up at the airport.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935693-could-easily-be-thailand-dutchman-waits-in-vain-at-airport-for internet-beauty-he-met-online/

 

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Former justice secretary De Lima faces drug probe

 

 

MANILA: -- Philippine former justice secretary Leila de Lima is under investigation for her alleged links to illegal drug trade, The Manila Times Online reported on Tuesday quoting the Department of Justice.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935695-philippine-former-justice-secretary-de-lima-faces-drug-probe/

 

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PM Najib calls on Muslim countries to take lead in condemning IS

 

 

KUALA LUMPUR: -- Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has urged Muslim-majority countries to take the lead in condemning Daesh, “terrorists who blaspheme the religion by falsely claiming the mantle of an Islamic State”, according to the New Straits Times Online on Tuesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935697-pm-najib-calls-on-muslim-countries-to-take-lead-in-condemning-is/

 

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Burmese migrant workers in Thailand warned about referendum crackdown

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Burmese embassy in Bangkok has warned Burmese migrant workers in Thailand of a surge in raids and surprise checks by Thai police and military personnel on their work places and living quarters ahead of the August 7 referendum, reported The Irrawaddy Online on Tuesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935700-burmese-migrant-workers-in-thailand-warned-about-referendum-crackdown/

 

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All cinemas in Bangkok to be checked to ensure fire safety

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will begin inspection of over 330 cinemas located at 39 shopping complexes in Bangkok within the next two weeks to check their fire safety standards.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935702-all-cinemas-in-bangkok-to-be-checked-to-ensure-fire-safety/

 

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Policeman shot dead in private car - girlfriend claims his gun went off accidentally

 

Image: Sanook

 

BANGKOK: -- A Bangkok policeman is dead after a gun went off in a car as his girlfriend drove them home just after midnight this morning.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935708-policeman-shot-dead-in-private-car-girlfriend-claims-his-gun-went off-accidentally/

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Motorcyclists want ban on flyovers to be lifted

  

BANGKOK, 3 August 2016 (NNT) - Metropolitan police are set to meet with motorcyclists for the second time next week, following their request to lift the ban which prevents them from using 39 flyovers in Bangkok. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935710-motorcyclists-want-ban-on-flyovers-in-bangkok-to-be-lifted/

 

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Syrian government and rebels trade gas attack accusations

By SARAH EL DEEB and PHILIP ISSA

 

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian rebels accused government forces of launching toxic gas attacks on civilians in a town southwest of Aleppo on Tuesday. The government rejected the claim and accused the rebels of using chemical weapons themselves.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935711-syrian-government-and-rebels-trade-gas-attack-accusations/

 

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Street Vendors Protest on Beach Road

Story by Albert Jack

 

 

PATTAYA: -- Ten days ago city officials moved street food vendors away from Beach Road and warned them not to return.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935713-street-vendors-protest-on-beach-road/

 

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U.S. warns its citizens traveling to Thailand about referendum vote

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

Photo: Mark Fischer/Flickr

 

BANGKOK: -- Much like the UK did a few weeks ago, the US has issued a warning today on their Thailand embassy website informing citizens living in or traveling to Thailand about the Aug. 7 referendum vote and telling them to exercise caution.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935715-us-warns-its-citizens-traveling-to-thailand-about-referendum-vote/

 

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Bus crash leaves one dead, 25 injured

 

 

TAK: -- A Transport Company's bus with 30 passengers on board hit a six-wheel truck and flipped over on its side on Phahonyothin highway early Wednesday, killing one passenger and injuring 25 others.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935716-bus-crash-in-tak-leaves-one-dead-25-injured/

 

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Bangkok Gov sues auditor for going public with corruption allegations

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter 

   

The ‘Bangkok Light of Happiness’ show seen Dec. 31 in front of Bangkok City Hall.

 

BANGKOK — Bangkok Gov. Sukhumbhand Paribatra sued a top government auditor Tuesday for publicly implicating him in collusion over a lavish city event.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935734-bangkok-gov-sues-auditor-for-going-public-with-corruption-allegations/

 

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Major drug gang in Bangkok busted

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Narcotic Suppression Bureau police today busted a drug gang in Bang Khunthien district and arrested three suspects for the possession of over 568,000 methamphetamines for sales.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935737-major-drug-gang-in-bangkok busted/

 

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Phuket police get patrol sport bike training after accidents

The Phuket News

 

A totoal of 500 Phuket police officers are undergoing professional training to learn how to ride their new Honda CBR 300R patrol motorbikes. Photo PR Dept

 

PHUKET: -- A total of 500 police officers from across Phuket are receiving professional training to learn how to safely ride their new Honda CBR 300R patrol motorbikes after several officers were involved in accidents while riding their new bikes.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935743-phuket-police-get-patrol-sport-bike-training-after-accidents/

 

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Yingluck pleads for moral support when she appears in court on Friday

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra has pleaded for moral support from members of the public and her fans as she is due to appear before the court on Friday to defend herself against charge that she failed to stop the rice pledging scheme, resulting in massive damage to the state coffers.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935744-yingluck-pleads-for-moral-support-when-she-appears-in-court-on-friday/

 

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Singer Tony Bennett celebrates 90th birthday

 

 

Legendary singer Tony Bennett is celebrating his 90th birthday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935746-singer-tony-bennett-celebrates-90th-birthday/

 

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Phuket power outages ahead as workers upgrade high-voltage lines

Chanida Summast

 

Major blackouts will affect key residential areas and business districts this week as work is carried out on high-voltage power cables. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Electricity Authority (PPEA) has announced a slew of scheduled power outages this month as workers continue to upgrade high-voltage power lines.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935750-phuket-power-outages-ahead-as-workers-upgrade-high-voltage-lines/

 

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Russian citizen arrested in Thailand suspected of theft in Russia

According to the preliminary investigation results, Russian citizen Dmitry Ukrainsky who was arrested in Thailand at the US request, stole about $112,057 in Moscow through fraud and abuse of trust

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935755-russian-citizen-arrested-in-thailand-suspected-of-theft-in-russia/

 

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North Korea fires another missile towards Japan

 

 

TOKYO: -- North Korea has test fired another ballistic missile, this time landing in Japan’s Exclusive Economic zone, the first to reach the area since 1998.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935756-north-korea-fires-another-missile-towards-japan/