Michael Moore Predicts Trump’s Political Demise in 2024, but Warns Against Complacency

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Assets of former Nakhon Sawan MP and colleagues impounded

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Anti Money Laundering Organization (AMLO) has impounded two items of assets and their proceeds of Pol Lt Col Bunyin Tangphakorn and colleagues for 90 days pending investigation into their alleged involvement in crimes.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938296-assets-of-former-nakhon-sawan-mp-and-colleagues-impounded/

 

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Myanmar man drowns during Phuket fishing trip

The Phuket News

 

The body of Mr So was found on rocks close to where he had been fishing with friends. Photo: Phuket Lifeguard Service

 

PHUKET: -- The body of a Myanmar national reported missing after being swept away by waves when fishing on rocks in Kalim on Tuesday (Aug 16) was found close to the area where he disappeared yesterday morning (Aug 17).

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938300-myanmar-man-drowns-during-phuket-fishing-trip/

 

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Chiang Mai EOD destroys a suspicious bag in town

 

CHIANG MAI: -- Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) police this morning sealed off a road in front of a school in Chiang Mai town and used high pressure water gun to blow up a suspected cloth bag placed at a bus shelter.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938301-chiang-mai-eod-destroys-a-suspicious-bag-in-town/

 

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Indonesia sinks 60 illegal fishing foreign ships to mark Independence Day

 

 

JAKARTA: -- Indonesian Maritime and Fisheries Ministry celebrated its Independence Day on Wednesday by sinking 60 foreign vessels seized for illegal fishing in Indonesia’s waters,The Jakarta Post Online reported on Wednesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938302-indonesia-sinks-60-illegal-fishing-foreign-ships-to-mark-independence-day/

 

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Passenger fined $700 for slapping a flight attendant in Vietnam

 

 

HO CHI MINH CITY: -- A Vietnam Airlines business class passenger has been fined VND 15 million (US$700) for slapping a flight stewardess during a domestic flight last week because he suspected her of stealing his smart phone, Thanh Niew News Online reported on Wednesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938303-passenger-fined-700-for-slapping-a-flight-attendant-in-vietnam/

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Singtel to buy Temasek’s stakes in Thailand and India

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) has formally notified Singapore Exchange it will spend S$2.47 billion to buy a 21 percent stake in Thailand’s Intouch Holdings PCL and a further 7.39 percent stake in Bharti Telecom (BTL) from Temasek Holdings.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938305-singtel-to-buy-temasek’s-stakes-in-thailand-and-india/

 

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Dhammachayo now faces arrest on sight

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The controversial abbot of Wat Dhammakaya, Phra Dhammachayo, is now facing arrest on sight after two arrest warrants were issued by two courts.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938306-dhammachayo-now-faces-arrest-on-sight/

 

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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Attorney: American swimmers pulled off U.S.-bound plane will not be allowed to leave Brazil until they testify about robbery

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Diplomat's defection poses major PR problem for Pyongyang

By ERIC TALMADGE

 

TOKYO (AP) — The defection of a North Korean senior diplomat in London poses a major problem for Pyongyang on a number of fronts — not least of which is how to publicly respond.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938307-diplomats-defection-poses-major-pr-problem-for-pyongyang/

 

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Track: A challenge for Bolt, gold for Jamaica, sweep for US

By EDDIE PELLS

 

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — It's no easy thing to push Usain Bolt, even in an Olympic warm-up race.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938308-track-a-challenge-for-bolt-gold-for-jamaica-sweep-for-us/

 

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Two Taekwondo athletes win medals for Thailand

 

 

RIO DE JANEIRO: -- Two Thai Taekwondo athletes won two medals Thursday (Thailand time) in Rio 2016 Olympic games.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938311-two-taekwondo-athletes-win-medals-for-thailand/

 

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Flood wall collapses after massive run-off

 

NAN, 18 August 2016 (NNT) – A massive run-off led by torrential rains has collapsed a flood wall in the northern province of Nan. Workers are struggling finish repairs to the dike, as another downpour is expected. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938313-flood-wall-collapses-after-massive-run-off-in-nan-province/

 

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CSD seeks arrest warrants for 17 bomb suspects from Military Court today

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Crime Suppression Division (CSD) police will today seek warrants for the arrest of 17 people suspected in the recent arson and bomb attacks in seven provinces.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938314-csd-seeks-arrest-warrants-for-17-bomb-suspects-from-military-court/

 

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German bank charges customers for holding their money

 

 

GMUND: -- A small co-operative bank in the picturesque town of Gmund in Bavaria is turning financial norms upside down. It’s decided to charge clients a fee for depositing money with them.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938315-german-bank-charges-customers-for-holding-their-money/

 

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Khao Sarn Road beating: British tourists get compensation, Thai bouncers jail

 

Image: Thairath

 

BANGKOK: -- The Thai bouncers caught on tape in Khao Sarn Road at the weekend beating up some English tourists have lost their jobs and received suspended jail sentences.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938316-khao-sarn-road-beating-british-tourists-get-compensation-thai-bouncers-jail/

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Hua Hin bomb suspects clearly shown on CCTV

 

 

HUA HIN: -- Police today said they have obtained video footages showing clearly three bomb suspects responsible for bomb attacks at Hua Hin.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938320-hua-hin-bomb-suspects-clearly-shown-on-cctv/

 

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Prawit wants authorities to arrest as many suspects as possible

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Deputy prime minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan said today that he wanted security authorities to arrest as many as possible those who were responsible for the arson and bomb attacks in seven southern provinces.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938321-prawit-wants-authorities-to-arrest-as-many-suspects-as-possible/

 

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Beware of bombers message as top brass police descend on Soi Cowboy

 

Image: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- A contingent of senior policemen descended on Soi Cowboy this morning in a PR exercise but the message was clear: Watch out for suspicious people and suspicious packages.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938322-beware-of-bombers-message-as-top-brass-police-descend-on-soi-cowboy/

 

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Thai woman feigns sleep in car to escape alcohol rap

 

Image: Daily News

 

ROI-ET: -- What do you do when the Thai police pull you over late at night for an alcohol test?

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938323-thai-woman-feigns-sleep-in-car-to-escape-alcohol-rap/

 

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Slow down! Double whammy spurs Phuket speed warning

The Phuket News

 

A screen grab from YouTube shows the second vehicle careering towards the already badly damaged Mazda. Photo: YouTube Got5275 screen grab

 

PHUKET: -- The director of the Phuket Highways Department has put out a warning to drivers living or visiting the island to strictly adhere to road laws and warnings following two identical road accidents being caught on CCTV and video camera just over an hour apart.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938325-slow-down-double-whammy-spurs-phuket-speed-warning/

 

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Quick arrest of Thai youth in slashing of teenage girl: she started it, he claims

 

Image: Thairath

 

CHACHOENGSAO: -- Police in Chachoengsao have made a quick arrest in the case of a teenage girl slashed 22 times in her home.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938327-quick-arrest-of-thai-youth-in-slashing-of-teenage-girl-she-started-it-he-claims/

 

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Sinkhole threatens to swallow road in Krabi Village

Phuket Gazette

 

         

An inspector climbs down into the 3.5-meter deep hole. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

KRABI: -- A sinkhole that appeared overnight in a village in Krabi is threatening to swallow up a road and nearby houses if it gets any larger.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938328-sinkhole-threatens-to-swallow-road-in-krabi-village/

 

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Israeli ambassador thanks gov for M'bala ban

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Amb Roded met with Governor Chamroen at Phuket Provincial Hall. Photo: Phuket PR

 

PHUKET: -- Israeli Ambassador Simon Roded met with Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday, where he thanked the governor for not allowing a controversial French comedian to take the stage in January this year.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938329-israeli-ambassador-thanks-phuket-gov-for-mbala-ban/

 

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NLA to decide fate of Pracha

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) will vote whether to remove former deputy interior minister Pracha Prasobdee from his ministership after the National Anti Corruption Commission (NACC)  gives final closing statement against him today.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938331-nla-to-decide-fate-of-pracha/

 

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Headmaster shoots sister at Bangkok school as students and teachers dive for cover

 

Image: Sanook

 

BANGKOK: -- Screaming students and teachers dived for cover as the headmaster shot at his sister six times at a Bangkok school on Wednesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938332-headmaster-shoots-sister-at-bangkok-school-as-students-and-teachers-dive-for-cover/

 

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Are these the Hua Hin bombers?

 

Image: Kulsawek Sawekwannakorn

 

HUA HIN:-- Pictures from CCTV have appeared online that claim to be those of three Hua Hin bombers.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938320-hua-hin-bomb-suspects-clearly-shown-on-cctv/?do=findComment&comment=11061274

 

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Merkel dismisses link between Islamic extremism, refugees

 

BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel has dismissed suggestions that the influx of refugees over the past year has brought Islamic extremism to Germany.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938334-merkel-dismisses-link-between-islamic-extremism-refugees/

 

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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Turkish officials say 2 car bombings at eastern police stations kill 6 people, wound over 120

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Homeless man who returns lost wallet rewarded with job and new home

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

Photo:Tarika Patty/ Facebook

 

BANGKOK: -- Ready to restore your faith in humanity? The story of a Bangkok homeless man who returned a lost wallet with THB20,000 cash inside it went viral this week as the honest man was simply rewarded with a new life, job and home.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938340-bangkok-homeless-man-who-returns-lost-wallet-rewarded-with-job-and-new-home/