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Trump says he regrets comments that may have caused pain

By JILL COLVIN and STEVE PEOPLES

 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — For the first time since declaring his presidential run, Republican Donald Trump acknowledged that his caustic comments may have caused people pain, saying that he regrets some of what he's said "in the heat of debate."

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938462-trump-says-he-regrets-comments-that-may-have-caused-pain/

 

Five military officers stripped of ranks and deprived of all royal decorations 

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Prime Minister's Office yesterday announced three royal commands giving endorsement to strip five military officers of their ranks and deprive them of all royal decorations for desertion and serious misconduct.

 

The royal commands were published in the Royal Gazette and made public yesterday.

 

Signed in the announcement was Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan.

 

The first royal command gave endorsement to strip Sqdn Ldr Charnchai Kanthawong from the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, and deprive him of all royal decorations, effective since July 4 this year.

 

The second royal command stripped three Army officers of their ranks and deprived them all royal decorations. They are Lt Col Krichratna Sirukuk, Maj (female) Pavida  Muendech, and Sub Lt Sermkiat Kulpimai for desertion of army services.

 

The third royal command stripped Col Sakol Sithiprapha of his rank and deprived him of all royal decorations for serious misconduct.

 

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/five-military-officers-stripped-ranks-deprived-royal-decorations/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2016-08-19

 

Yingluck insists Thaksin was not behind bombings

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Former prime minister Ms Yingluck Shinawatra insisted today that her brother Thaksin Shinawatra was not behind recent bombings in seven provinces.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938472-yingluck-insists-thaksin-was-not-behind-bombings/

 

DPM says he would not accept nomination for premiership

 

  

BANGKOK, 19 August 2016 (NNT) – The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense has brushed off speculation he will take the position of extra-parliamentary prime minister, affirming the selection process will follow the constitution. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938474-dpm-prawit-says-he-would-not-accept-nomination-for-premiership/

 

Government spendings to spur economic growth in second half

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Deputy finance minister Wisudhi Srisuphan yesterday voiced optimism that government spendings in infrastructure projects will help bolster economy with continual growth is expected in the second half of the year.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938476-thai-government-spendings-to-spur economic-growth-in-second-half/

 

Another car mysteriously bursts into flames

Phuket Gazette 

 

         

The car suffered damage to the engine, battery and the front-left wing, which was melted by the heat of the flames. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

PHUKET: -- The driver of a Honda Civic had to make an emergency stop when his car burst into flames last night.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938477-phuket-another-car-mysteriously-bursts-into-flames/

 

Gang Shootout at The Dolphin Roundabout Leaves One Dead

Report by Pattaya One Team

 

 

PATTAYA: -- Just after midnight, on August 19, police officers and medics rushed to the Dolphin Roundabout, Naklua after reports that rival gangs were shooting at each other.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938479-pattaya-gang-shootout-at-the-dolphin-roundabout-leaves-one-dead/

 

Murder Suicide Bid Leaves Girl in Coma

Report by Pattaya One Team

 

 

PATTAYA: -- At 5.30am, on the morning of August 19, Sawang Boriboon Medics received reports of an apparent suicide attempt on the Sukhumvit Road after a motorbike was seen driving straight into a lorry.

 

Full story:  http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938481-murder-suicide-bid-leaves-girl-in-coma/

 

Sam Kong Underpass ready within two weeks, project chief hopes

Supatra Sutham

 

The northbound slip road at the Sam Kong Underpass is now open to traffic. Photo: Supatra Sutham

 

PHUKET: -- The leading project engineer for the construction of the Sam Kong Underpass hopes to complete the project within two weeks, weather permitting.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938482-sam-kong-underpass-ready-within-two-weeks-project-chief-hopes/

 

Typhoon Dianmu makes landfall Friday afternoon

 

 

HANOI: -- Typhoon Dianmu, the third to hit Vietnam this year, is expected to make landfall this afternoon (Friday), Thanh Nien News Online reported quoting the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938483-vietnam-typhoon-dianmu-makes-landfall-friday-afternoon/

 

Smith and Wesson Gun found at Drunk Party

 

 

PATTAYA: -- At 6am, on the morning of August 19, a police patrol in central Pattaya noticed a group of three men carrying an unconscious (or drunk) woman along Soi 6.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938484-smith-and-wesson-gun-found-at-drunk-party-in-pattaya/

 

Four-year-old finds father hanging from tree

Phuket Gazette 

 

         

Mr Wirot's family cut his body off and moved it to the house. Photo: Winai Sarot

 

PHUKET: -- A four-year-old girl found her dead father hanging by neck from a tree near the Tah Rua Temple this morning.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938485-four-year-old-finds-father-hanging-from-tree/

 

DPM Wissanu: No need to be excited about talk of general elections on Dec 10

  

BANGKOK, 19 August 2016 (NNT) - A deputy prime minister has come out to calm talk about a tentative election date of December 10, saying the government has not planned it that far yet. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938486-dpm-wissanu-no-need-to-be-excited-about-talk-of-general-elections-on-dec-10/

 

Haze is back in Malaysia but not serious yet

 

 

KUALA LUMPUR: -- Haze is staging a comeback in Malaysia despite Indonesia’s swift action to combat forest fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan, according to a report of The Straits Times Online on Friday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938488-haze-is-back-in-malaysia-but-not-serious-yet/

 

 

Army hands over 15 suspects to CSD for interrogations

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Army today handed over 15 suspects whose offences include violation of the military junta's order, national security threat, to the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) police for further interrogations.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938489-thai-army-hands-over-15-suspects-to-csd-for-interrogations/

 

Bolt grabs another gold as Lochte saga consumes Rio Games 
JOSH HOFFNER, Associated Press

 

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Usain Bolt and Ryan Lochte commanded the Olympic spotlight Thursday for drastically different reasons.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938490-usain bolt-grabs-another-gold-as-lochte-saga-consumes-rio-games /

 

Thai tourists blamed for messy behavior - not setting a good example to foreigners

 

Image: Sanook

 

CHIANG MAI: -- Thai tourists have been blamed for not setting a good example at Doi Suthep temple in Chiang Mai.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938492-thai-tourists-blamed-for-messy-behavior-not-setting-a-good-example-to-foreigners/

 

Second round of resort removal from Phu Thap Berk begins

  

PETCHABUN, 19 August 2016 (NNT) – Authorities have geared up to remove 16 more resorts in the Phu Thap Berk area in a second phase of clearance, confident they will not experience resistance from operators. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938494-second-round-of-resort-removal-from-phu-thap-berk-begins/

 

Shut down! Saphan Kwai raid finds underage pole dancers and sex for sale

 

Image: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- A large raiding party of police, soldiers and social services hit two bars in the Thai entertainment area of Saphan Kwai in northern Bangkok last night.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938505-shut-down-saphan-kwai-raid-finds-underage-pole-dancers-and-sex-for-sale/

 

NLA considers draft act on terrorism funding and weapons proliferation

  

BANGKOK, 19 August 2016 (NNT) – The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has considered a draft act on preventing and suppressing the funding of terrorism and the proliferation of destructive weapons seeking to upgrade the areas to match international standards. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938508-nla-considers-draft-act-on-terrorism-funding-and-weapons-proliferation/

 

Health Minister assures universal healthcare to continue

  

BANGKOK, 19 August 2016 (NNT) – The Minister of Public Health has affirmed universal healthcare in Thailand will not be abolished, instead stating that more services are to be made available while calling for all sides to help push for greater health insurance. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938510-thai-health-minister-assures-universal-healthcare-to-continue/

 

"What you doing on my footpath?" - Bangkok motorcyclist in foul mouthed rant at students

 

Image: Thairath

 

BANGKOK: -- A video clip that shows the aftermath of an incident on the footpath in Rachada went viral as a drunk motorcyclist swears at teachers and students for walking on the sidewalk.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938513-what-you-doing-on-my-footpath-bangkok-motorcyclist-in-foul-mouthed-rant-at-students/

 

Indonesia prisoner makes first public appearance at Gitmo 
ROBERT BURNS, AP National Security Writer

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — An Indonesian accused of ties to extremist groups and held for nearly 10 years at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, appeared for the first time Thursday at a hearing called to determine whether he should remain in detention.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938519-bali-bombing-mastermind-hambali-makes-first-public-appearance-at-gitmo /

 

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Donald Trump appears naked in US cities... in statue form

 

 

SAN FRANCISCO: -- Nude statues of Donald Trump – together with the slogan “The Emperor Has No Balls” – have been appearing in several American cities.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938431-naked-donald-trump-statues-pop-up-in-cities-across-the-us/?do=findComment&comment=11064609

 

20kg Krabi python slithers in for a latte

Phuket Gazette 

 

It took 10 minutes for the rescuers to bring the situation under control. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

KRABI: A three and a half meter long python slithered into a coffee shop in Krabi in search of sustenance yesterday morning.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938524-20kg-krabi-python-slithers-in-for-a-latte/

 

Who attacked who? Cop claims he is the victim after video posted online

 

Image: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- A cop claims that he is the victim of a vicious attack by a woman at a police booth in Bangkok - and it was all over a bike going through a red light.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938527-who-attacked-who-cop-claims-he-is-the-victim-after-video-posted-online/

 

Experts use drift modeling to define new MH370 search zone

By ROD McGUIRK

 

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Experts hunting for the missing Malaysian airliner are attempting to define a new search area by studying where in the Indian Ocean the first piece of wreckage recovered from the lost Boeing 777 — a wing flap — most likely drifted from after the disaster that claimed 239 lives, the new leader of the search said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938529-experts-use-drift-modeling-to-define-new-mh370-search-zone/

 

Here's why experts believe BRN was behind attacks

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter -

 

Some of the wounded tourists at a hospital in Hua Hin following the Aug. 11 explosion.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938533-heres-why-experts-believe-brn-was-behind-bomb-attacks/