Thailand Live Monday 8 Aug 2016

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Thailand Referendum: Draft constitution wins approval

  

BANGKOK, 8th August, 2016 NNT. The Election Commission has released the unofficial result of the referendum showing that Thailand has voted to accept the new constitution.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936541-thailand-referendum-draft-constitution-wins-approval/

 

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Returns show landslide win for junta in charter poll

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter 

 

Soldiers cast their ballots Sunday at a polling station in Bangkok.

 

BANGKOK — Preliminary results suggest the new constitution drafted by the military regime is set to be passed by a huge margin in Sunday’s referendum.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936541-thailand-referendum-draft-constitution-wins-approval/?do=findComment&comment=11030560

 

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Twenty-Year-Old Dead and Another Injured in Bike Crash

Story by Albert Jack

 

 

PATTAYA:-- On August 6 Banglamung Police were informed of a horror bike smash close to Baan Tungkrad on M8, Pattaya.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936501-twenty-year-old-dead-and-another-injured-in-bike-crash/

 

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Man Has Throat Cut. Police Believe ‘Foreigner’ is the Culprit

Story by Albert Jack

 

 

PATTAYA:-- On August 6 Banglamung police received a report that a man with his throat cut was asking for help outside Prasobchoke M. 2, Takieantia in Banglamung.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936500-man-has-throat-cut-police-believe-‘foreigner’-is-the-culprit/

 

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Thai voters overwhelmingly approve junta-backed constitution
VIJAY JOSHI, Associated Press
NATNICHA CHUWIRUCH, Associated Press

 

BANGKOK (AP) — Thai voters on Sunday overwhelmingly approved a new junta-backed constitution that lays the foundation for a civilian government influenced by the military and controlled by appointed - rather than elected - officials.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936541-thailand-referendum-draft-constitution-wins-approval/?do=findComment&comment=11030567

 

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EC confident of over 50 percent voter’s turnout

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Election commissioner in charge of elections Somchai Srisutthiyakorn said he was confident that the referendum voter’s turnout was more than 50 percent and higher than the turnout result of the last referendum.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936541-thailand-referendum-draft-constitution-wins-approval/?do=findComment&comment=11030569

 

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One killed and two cops injured when militants attacked a ballot carrying truck

 

PATTANI: -- Suspected militants detonated a roadside bomb aimed at a convoy carrying ballot boxes to Pattani’s Sai Buri district, killing one a school official and injuring two policemen on Sunday afternoon.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936544-one-killed-and-two-cops-injured-when-militants-attacked-a-ballot-carrying-truck/

 

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EC: referendum ballot tearing incidents in 21 polling units

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Election Commission reported referendum ballot-tearing incidents in 21 polling units in 14 provinces.

 

Full story:   http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936545-ec-referendum-ballot-tearing-incidents-in-21-polling-units/

 

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SURVEY:

 

Do you believe the Olympics in Rio will be a success?

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936408-survey-do-you-believe-the-olympics-in-rio-will-be-a-success/

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EC to pursue charges against those who tore ballot with political motive

  

BANGKOK, 8 August 2016 (NNT) – The Election Commission (EC) clarified regarding reports that some voters had tore their ballots in many provinces, stating that most cases were due to misunderstanding. The EC will however press charges against those who tore ballot voluntarily with a political motive. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936545-ec-referendum-ballot-tearing-incidents-in-21-polling-units/?do=findComment&comment=11030582

 

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Village clean-up launched after Nan flash flood

 

  

NAN, 8 August 2016 (NNT) – Military and highway workers have carried out a village clean-up in the northern province of Nan following a flash flood. 

 

Full story:  http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936547-village-clean-up-launched-after-nan-flash-flood/

 

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Thaivisa Photography Competition (August 2016)
 

 
Enter the Thaivisa Photography Competition where you can win a two night stay at the luxury Palm Grove Resort in Pattaya, worth an estimated 10,000 Baht.
 
Submit your photos here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/935139-thaivisa-photography-competition-august-2016/

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New tourism ambassador Mario Maurer invites Filipinos to Thailand

 

Thai actor Mario Maurer. SCREENGRAB FROM INQ.net VID

 

MANILA: -- Thai superstar and new tourism ambassador Mario Maurer has invited his Filipino fans to visit his home country Thailand.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936548-new-thai-tourism-ambassador-mario-maurer-invites-filipinos-to-thailand/

 

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Man wrecks pickup at slippery 'deadly curve', left foot severed from ankle

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Man wrecks pickup at slippery 'deadly curve', left foot severed from ankle

 

PHUKET: -- Doctors have yet to confirm whether or not they will be able to salvage a man's left foot, which was severed from his ankle in a freak accident this morning along Thepkrasatri Rd north of Phuket Town.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936549-man-wrecks-pickup-at-slippery-deadly-curve-left-foot-severed-from-ankle/

 

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PM thanks Thai people for coming to referendum

  

BANGKOK, 8 August 2016 (NNT) – The spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has disclosed that the Prime Minister has thanked Thai people for exercising their rights to participate in the referendum and asked all parties to respect the rules and accept the people’s decision. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936550-pm-thanks-thai-people-for-coming-to-referendum/

 

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Millions gather in Istanbul for anti-coup rally called by Erdogan

 

 

ISTANBUL: -- Several million Turks have gathered in Istanbul on Sunday in protest against last month’s coup attempt, according to police and organizers.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936552-millions-gather-in-istanbul-for-anti-coup-rally-called-by-erdogan/

 

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ISIL claims machete attack against Belgian policewomen

 

 

CHARLEROI: -- The group calling itself Islamic State, or ISIL, has claimed responsibility for the machete attack that wounded two policewomen in the Belgian city of Charleroi, the group’s Amaq news agency said on Twitter on Sunday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936553-isil-claims-machete-attack-against-belgian-policewomen/

 

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Another Day in Sporting Paradise: being a fan at Rio 2016

 

 

RIO DE JANEIRO: -- Sunday – day two of the Olympics – saw fans continue their Rio routine, heading off to their chosen event, in the Brazilian sunshine.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936554-another-day-in-sporting-paradise-being-a-fan-at-rio-2016/

 

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Flash floods and mudslides kill at least 20 in Skopje

 

 

SKOPJE: -- At least twenty people have died in flash floods in and around Skopje, the capital of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936555-flash-floods-and-mudslides-kill-at-least-20-in-skopje/

 

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Oscar Pistorius taken to hospital for ‘wrist injuries’

 

 

PRETORIA: -- What happened to Oscar Pistorius? The South African athlete was treated in hospital on Saturday for injuries to his wrists, and has since returned to custody, prison officials said on Sunday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936556-oscar-pistorius-taken-to-hospital-for-‘wrist-injuries’/

 

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Rio Olympics: Mudranov gives Russia a perfect start as American teenager Thrasher shoots to first gold

 

 

RIO DE JANEIRO: -- Beslan Mudranov gave Russia something to cheer about following a scandal-plagued build up to the 2016 Rio Games.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936558-rio-olympics-mudranov-gives-russia-a-perfect-start-as-american-teenager-thrasher-shoots-to-first-gold/

 

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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Three-time doubles gold medalists Serena and Venus Williams lose in first round of Olympics.

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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Three-time doubles gold medalists Serena and Venus Williams lose in first round of Olympics.

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Never mind Rio…Take a look at Tokyo, the 2020 Olympic host city!

 

 

TOKYO: -- The Rio 2016 Olympics have only just begun but the drumbeat is already rolling for Tokyo 2020.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936559-never-mind-rio…take-a-look-at-tokyo-the-2020-olympic-host-city/

 

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Clinton's 'Moscow Spring' ended as Putin returned to power

By BRADLEY KLAPPER and MATTHEW LEE

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — As secretary of state, Hillary Clinton basked in a diplomatic "Moscow Spring," seizing on Vladimir Putin's break from the presidency to help seal a nuclear arms-control treaty and secure Russia's acquiescence to a NATO-led military intervention in Libya. But when Putin returned to the top job, things changed.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936560-clintons-moscow-spring-ended-as-putin-returned-to-power/

 

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Entire Russian team banned from competing in Rio Paralympics

By ROB HARRIS

 

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The entire Russia team was banned from competing in the upcoming Paralympic Games on Sunday as punishment for the country running a doping operation that polluted sports by prioritizing "medals over morals."

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936561-entire-russian-team-banned-from-competing-in-rio-paralympics/

 

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Trump to try to steady campaign with economic speech

By LAURIE KELLMAN and JILL COLVIN

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is trying to shift from a disastrous stretch of his presidential campaign to one focused on policy and party unity. But even as his allies speak of lessons the political newcomer has learned, two of his staunchest Republican critics warn that he could be heading for losses in a pair of battleground states.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936562-trump-to-try-to-steady-campaign-with-economic-speech/

 

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Iran executes nuclear scientist who was convicted of spying

By NASSER KARIMI and JON GAMBRELL

 

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran executed a nuclear scientist convicted of spying for the United States, an official said Sunday, acknowledging for the first time that the nation secretly detained and tried a man who was once heralded as a hero.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936563-iran-executes-nuclear-scientist-who-was-convicted-of-spying/

 

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Tourism, infrastructure to support Thailand's economy this year: BOT Governor

BY ORATHAI SRIRING AND SIMON WEBB

 

BANGKOK: -- Thailand's record tourist arrivals and public works spending are expected to offset weak domestic demand and global economic drag, keeping Southeast Asia's second-largest economy on course for 3.1 percent growth this year, the central bank governor told Reuters in an interview.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936564-tourism-infrastructure-to-support-thailands-economy-this-year-bot-governor/

 

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Japan, Thailand sign memo on shinkansen project

JIJI, KYODO

 

BANGKOK – Transport minister Keiichi Ishii and his Thai counterpart, Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, signed a memorandum on cooperation on Saturday for a high-speed rail project in Thailand that will adopt Japan’s shinkansen system.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/936565-japan-thailand-sign-memo-on-shinkansen-project/