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The week that was in Thailand news: Political correctness – thankfully lacking in the Land of Smiles

 

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Before some government watchdog gets the wrong idea – political correctness has nothing to do with the performance of our honorable leaders. They are invariably correct as I am sure the result of Sunday’s referendum will prove.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936406-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-political-correctness-–-thankfully-lacking-in-the-land-of-smiles/

 

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Arrest warrants issued for Phuket Imam shooting suspects

 

Darawan Naknakhon

 

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The two suspects were caught on CCTV fleeing the scene on a stolen motorbike. Photo: Darawan Naknakhon
 

PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Court yesterday (Aug 5) issued arrest warrants for two men believed to have been involved in Thursday’s shooting of Baan Bangphae’s Imam Weerachart Kahapana.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936395-arrest-warrants-issued-for-phuket-imam-shooting-suspects/

 

 

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New minimum wages from 340-550 baht per day to become effective August 10

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BANGKOK:-- The Labour Ministry has called for cooperation from businesses and industrial operators to pay new wages to skill labour as the new minimum wages for skill labour are to become effective from August 10.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936383-new-minimum-wages-from-340-550-baht-per-day-to-become-effective-august-10/

 

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Revision in appeal to Supreme Court to ensure justice to politicians: CDC

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BANGKOK, 6 August 2016 (NNT) – The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) has insisted the postulated revision in lodging an appeal by politicians to the Supreme Court is in line with international practices. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936392-revision-in-appeal-to-supreme-court-to-ensure-justice-to-politicians-cdc/

 

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Three alleged “narco-politicians” surrender to the police

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MANILA:-- Two mayors and one former mayor from Lanao del Sur turned themselves in to the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Camp Crame just hours after Preident Rodrigo Duterte ordered law enforcement officers to “shoot on sight” local government officials involved in illicit drug trade, according to the Manila Times Online on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936398-three-alleged-“narco-politicians”-surrender-to-the-police/

 

 

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Evidence mounts as "gang rape four" continue to deny sexual assault/murder of 19 year old student.

 

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Image: Thairath

 

BANGKOK:-- vidence is still being collected in the case of the four young men facing charges of sexual assault causing death. And in a latest development it has been suggested that an overdose of an "aphrodisiac" is being considered as a possible cause of death.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936415-evidence-mounts-as-gang-rape-four-continue-to-deny-sexual-assaultmurder-of-19-year-old-student/

 

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Iranian man arrested at Sukhumvit condo in Bangkok for "making false representations"

 

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Image: Sanook News

 

BANGKOK:-- A 42 year old Iranian man has been arrested after a tip off led police to the Yada Condominium in the Sukhumvit Soi 39 area of Bangkok.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936419-iranian-man-arrested-at-sukhumvit-condo-in-bangkok-for-making-false-representations/

 

 

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Belgium machete attack: two policewomen wounded, assailant killed

 

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A man wielding a machete and shouting “Allahu Akbar!” (“God is greatest” in Arabic) wounded two female police officers in the southern Belgian city of Charleroi on Saturday afternoon, authorities said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936432-belgium-machete-attack-two-policewomen-wounded-assailant-killed/

 

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ISIL 'almost completely' ousted from northern Syrian city of Manbij

 

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A US-backed alliance of Kurdish and Arab fighters has taken “almost complete control” of the strategic northern Syrian city of Manbij, captured by ISIL two years ago, according to a monitor.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936436-isil-almost-completely-ousted-from-northern-syrian-city-of-manbij/

 

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Games begin in full, with US teen on target for 1st gold

 

ARNIE STAPLETON, AP Sports Writer

 

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Olympics began in full with the first gold medal going to an American teenager by the fearsome name of Thrasher. There was plenty of rough riding on a punishing cycling course, a smooth opener for Kevin Durant and company, and a difficult loss for Venus Williams.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936450-games-begin-in-full-with-us-teen-on-target-for-1st-gold/

 

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Japan protests China's vessels around disputed islands 

 

MARI YAMAGUCHI, Associated Press

 

TOKYO (AP) — Japan summoned Chinese diplomats Saturday to protest after six Chinese coast guard vessels approached disputed East China Sea islands accompanying a fleet of hundreds of Chinese fishing boats.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936453-japan-protests-chinas-vessels-around-disputed-islands/

 

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Brazilian plastic surgeon to the stars Ivo Pitanguy dies

 

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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Dr. Ivo Pitanguy, one of the world's top plastic surgeons who helped make Brazil a popular destination for the rich and famous to get work done, died on Saturday. He was in his 90s.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936455-brazilian-plastic-surgeon-to-the-stars-ivo-pitanguy-dies/

 

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Voting in the referendum of the draft constitution starts

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BANGKOK: People started streaming to polling units across the country to cast their votes of “yes” or “no” on the draft constitution and of “yes” or “no” on whether senators should be allowed to vote for the next prime minister in a historic referendum that will chart the political future of Thailand.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936461-voting-in-the-referendum-of-the-draft-constitution-starts/

 

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Smartphone, handbag returned after police nab Phuket brother thieves who robbed foreigners

 

Darawan Naknakhon

 

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PHUKET: City Municipality Police last night (August 6) arrested two suspects who on Friday robbed two foreigners making away with a handbag containing cash, identity documents and a smartphone.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936463-smartphone-handbag-returned-after-police-nab-phuket-brother-thieves-who-robbed-foreigners/

 

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