UPDATE

 

Names of foreigners injured in Hua Hin blast released by authorities 

 

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937340-one-killed-and-20-injured-in-two-bomb-blasts-in-hua-hin/?do=findComment&comment=11043551

 

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

 

Image: Daily News

 

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/

 

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - MEDAL ALERT: Michael Phelps wins 22nd Olympic gold in 200 individual medley; Ryan Lochte did not medal.

Terror in Thailand: Surat Thani bombing leaves one dead

 

Image: Daily News

 

SURAT THANI:-- Thai media is reporting that two explosions in Muang district in Surat Thani province has left one person dead.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937365-terror-in-thailand-surat-thani-bombing-leaves-one-dead/

 

BREAKING: Hua Hin rocked by TWO MORE bomb explosions

 

HUA HIN:-- Unconfirmed reports are coming in that two more bombs have exploded in the Thai resort of Hua Hin.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937367-breaking-hua-hin-rocked-by-two-more-bomb-explosions/#comment-11043910

 

 

 

UPDATE:

 

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

 

 

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

 

UPDATE:

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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/

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

Phuket Gazette

 

         

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/

 

Two bomb explosions in Patong, third found bomb found

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

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

 

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

 

 

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/

 

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/

 

Prayut tells people not to be in panic

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha today told the people to stay calm and not to be in a panic following several bomb attacks in the country's tourist locations.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937389-prayut-tells-people-not-to-be-in-panic/

 

UPDATE:

 

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

 

UPDATE:

 

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

 

BANGKOK (AP) - Thai police say wave of bomb blasts in central and south of the country are not linked to Islamic terrorism

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/

 

UPDATE:

 

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

 

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/

 

UPDATE:

 

International terrorism ruled out in bomb attacks in five provinces

 

 

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

 

PM told media not to sensationalize bomb attacks

 

 

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/

 

Armed robber vaults counter pointing gun at female bank staff

 

Image: Daily News

 

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/

 

Thai drama! 7-11 manageress stands up to irate cop

 

Image: Sanook

 

BANGKOK: -- A video of a policeman and a 7-11 manageress having an argument over the right to search has been viewed almost half a million times on Youtube.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937405-thai-drama-7-11-manageress-stands-up-to-irate-cop/

 

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

 

Image: Thairath

 

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/

 

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

 

Image: Thairath

 

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/

 

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

 

Image:  Sanook

 

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/

 

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 /

 

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

 

 

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/

 

Hua Hin town almost deserted

 

 

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

 

London schoolgirl who joined ISIL killed in Syria

 

 

RAQQA: -- Kadiza Sultana, one of three British schoolgirls who left London last year to join ISIL, has reportedly died in Syria.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/937420-london-schoolgirl-who-joined-isil-killed-in-syria/