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Hua Hin bomb blasts: Thailand on high alert - Interior Ministry issues wide ranging directives throughout country

 

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BANGKOK: -- Thailand's Interior Ministry has called for all administrative levels throughout the country to be on high alert following the bomb outrages in Hua Hin and Trang and an incident in Phuket. Tourist areas came in for special mention.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937364-hua-hin-bomb-blasts-thailand-on-high-alert-interior-ministry-issues-wide-ranging-directives-throughout-country/

 

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More bombs rock Hua Hin and Surat Thani this morning killing one, injuring several others

 

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BANGKOK: -- Two more bombs exploded at 9.05 am today at the clock tower in Hua Hin, and another in Surat Thani injuring several people.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937367-breaking-hua-hin-rocked-by-two-more-bomb-explosions/?do=findComment&comment=11043918

 

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Thailand terror attack: Series of blast hit Bangkok, hours after 2 explosions; 4 dead, over 20 injured

The role of regional extremist outfit Pattani Islamic Mujahideen Movement, is suspected behind the attack.

By India.com News Desk 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937384-thailand-under-siege-morning-bombs-explode-all-over-hua-hin-phuket-and-surat/?do=findComment&comment=11044022

 

 

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Thailand under siege - morning bombs explode all over Hua Hin, Phuket and Surat

 

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BANGKOK: -- At least six and possibly eight explosions have occurred in Hua Hin, Phuket and Surat this morning around 8am. In each case double explosions were reported.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937384-thailand-under-siege-morning-bombs-explode-all-over-hua-hin-phuket-and-surat/

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Patong hit by double bomb blasts during Mother’s Day ceremonies

Phuket Gazette

 

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The blast injured a passerby and damaged a police box on Bangla Road. Photo: Patong DDPM

 

PHUKET: -- Two bomb blasts in Patong this morning have left one man injured.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937386-patong-hit-by-double-bomb-blasts-during-mother’s-day-ceremonies/

 

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Two bomb explosions in Patong, third found bomb found

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

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Bomb disposal team at Patong's Bangla Rd. Photo: James Webster

 

PHUKET: -- Two bombs exploded In Patong this morning (Aug 12), the first close to the police box on Bangla Rd the second at Loma Park. A third Bomb has also been found outside the Baan Thai Hotel.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937386-patong-hit-by-double-bomb-blasts-during-mother’s-day-ceremonies/?do=findComment&comment=11044126

 

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Prawit says he won’t spare anyone in the bomb attacks

 

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BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister in charge of security, Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, today declared adamantly to decisively deal with the people who are responsible for several bomb attacks at the country's tourist spots.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937387-prawit-says-he-won’t-spare-anyone-in-the-bomb-attacks/

 

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Ecuador to set date for Assange to be questioned by Sweden

By JILL LAWLESS

 

LONDON (AP) — Ecuador said Thursday it's ready to set a date for Swedish prosecutors to question Julian Assange inside its London embassy — a potential breakthrough in the years-long international impasse over the WikiLeaks founder.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937388-ecuador-to-set-date-for-assange-to-be-questioned-by-sweden/

 

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Thailand: At least eight blasts hit three cities within hours

 

Bangkok (CNN)Three Thai cities have been hit by at least eight explosions in a span of about 12 hours, according to police officials.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937384-thailand-under-siege-morning-bombs-explode-all-over-hua-hin-phuket-and-surat/?do=findComment&comment=11044239

 

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Thailand: PM Prayuth orders tighter security after 8 bombs kill 4, injure dozens

By Asian Correspondent Staff 

 

BANGKOK: -- SECURITY in Thailand has been stepped up after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha directed authorities in the kingdom to be more vigilant following the spate of bomb blasts in four provinces since Thursday night.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937384-thailand-under-siege-morning-bombs-explode-all-over-hua-hin-phuket-and-surat/?do=findComment&comment=11044265

 

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Thai police say wave of bomb blasts in central and south of the country are not linked to Islamic terrorism

JERRY HARMER, Associated Press
TODD PITMAN, Associated Press

 

HUA HIN, Thailand (AP) — Thai police say a wave of bomb blasts in the central and southern parts of the country is not linked to Islamic terrorism.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937394-thai-police-say-wave-of-bomb-blasts-in-central-and-south-of-the-country-are-not-linked-to-islamic-terrorism/

 

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PM calls for calm, assures peace will be maintained

  

BANGKOK, 12 August 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has called for calm following multiple explosions in the nation, assuring that the government is maintaining the situation, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has let on it will not yet issue a report to the international community as the situation remains unclear. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937389-prayut-tells-people-not-to-be-in-panic/?do=findComment&comment=11044335

 

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Food coloring found in shrimp paste in Pathum Thani

  

PATHUM THANI, 12 August 2016 (NNT) - The Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) is investigating a case where artificial food coloring has been found in shrimp paste products in Pathum Thani. 

 

Full story:  http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937395-food-coloring-found-in-shrimp-paste-in-pathum-thani/

 

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International terrorism ruled out in bomb attacks in five provinces

 

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BANGKOK: -- The Royal Thai Police late today ruled out international terrorism in a series of bomb explosions in five provinces today.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937394-thai-police-say-wave-of-bomb-blasts-in-central-and-south-of-the-country-are-not-linked-to-islamic-terrorism/?do=findComment&comment=11044371

 

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PM told media not to sensationalize bomb attacks

 

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BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha on Friday urged the media not to sensationalize the spate of bomb attacks in several southern provinces which will only lead to public confusion and chaos.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937403-pm-told-media-not-to-sensationalize-bomb-attacks/

 

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Armed robber vaults counter pointing gun at female bank staff

 

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BANGKOK: -- An armed robber made off with 400,000 baht after vaulting the counter of a Thanachart Bank branch in the Bangkapi area of Bangkok yesterday evening.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937404-armed-robber-vaults-counter-pointing-gun-at-female-bank-staff/

 

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Surat governor calls for tougher action as Koh Pangan beach encroachment continues

 

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SURAT THANI: -- Surat Thani governor Wongsasiri Phromchana made a flying visit to Than Sadet beach on Koh Pangan yesterday and still found many people encroaching on parkland.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937407-surat-governor-calls-for-tougher-action-as-koh-pangan-beach-encroachment-continues/

 

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Cheaper minivan fares and better connections promised as Victory Monument to be cleared by end of October

 

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BANGKOK: -- Passengers of minivans are set to enjoy cheaper fares as plans to clear the Victory Monument area of the vehicles take effect.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937408-cheaper-minivan-fares-and-better-connections-promised-as-victory-monument-to-be-cleared-by-end-of-october/

 

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Only in Thailand! Passenger leaves chicken as payment for taxi fare!

 

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BANGKOK: -- A passenger who had run up a 400 baht taxi fare disappeared - but left behind a fighting cock as payment for the taxi fare.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937410-only-in-thailand-passenger-leaves-chicken-as-payment-for-taxi-fare/

 

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Indian superstar tweets about being stopped at US airport 

 

NEW DELHI (AP) — Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has tweeted that he gets detained at U.S. airports "every damn time" after he was stopped at the Los Angeles International Airport.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937414-indian-superstar-shah-rukh-khan-tweets-about-being-stopped-at-us-airport /

 

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Hua Hin latest: City on lock down as police release CCTV image of suspected bombers

 

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HUA HIN:-- All major roads in and out of Hua Hin have been closed after multiple bomb attacks rocked the popular coastal resort on Thursday and Friday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937412-hua-hin-latest-city-on lock-down as-police-release-cctv-image-of-suspected-bombers/

 

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Hua Hin town almost deserted

 

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HUA HIN: -- The once busiest Hua Hin town at weekend turned almost like a ghost city today when all shopping centres and popular tourist spots were closed and residents were asked to stay homes while tourists remaining in their hotels as explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) from the police and the military combing the town looking for unexploded bombs.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937412-hua-hin-latest-city-on lock-down as-police-release-cctv-image-of-suspected-bombers/?do=findComment&comment=11044884

 

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