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/

Nida Poll: People are most impressed with PM’s performance

 

 

BANGKOK: - People are most impressed with the performance of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha among members of his cabinet in the past two years whereas Agriculture Minister Chatchai Sarikalya is the least impressed by the people, according to Nida Poll.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938840-nida-poll-people-are-most-impressed-with-pm’s-performance/

 

Hmong tribesmen block road to Phu Tab Berk to protest against demolition operations

 

 

PETCHABUN: -- About 300 Hmong tribesmen on Saturday blocked the main road leading to Phu Tab Berk mountain retreat to protest against the demolition of illegal resorts and guesthouses.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938841-hmong-tribesmen-block-road-to-phu-tab-berk-to-protest-against-demolition-operations/

 

Phitsanulok and Sukhothai safe from flood – for now

 

 

BANGKOK: --- Phitsanulok and Sukhothai provinces are, for now, safe from flood as northern runoffs have flowed into Bang Rakam district of Phitsanulok which is the point where the “old” Yom river merges with the “new” Yom river.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938842-phitsanulok-and-sukhothai-safe-from-flood-–-for-now/

 

Police to act against Pokemon Go gamers while driving

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Police are to enforce traffic law against Pokemon Go gamers while driving or while walking on public roads, shoulders of roads or sidewalks in a way which may block traffic or which may cause accidents.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938843-thai-police-to-act-against-pokemon-go-gamers-while-driving/

 

Kasikornbank agrees to refund a customer who was robbed from his bank account

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Kasikornbank has agreed to refund a customer who staged a sit-in protest in front of the National Police Office on Saturday after someone stole 986,700 baht from his bank account using his ID card and bank account numbers.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938844-kasikornbank-agrees-to-refund-a-customer-who-was-robbed-from-his-bank-account/

 

PM acknowledges govt performance poll, takes it as encouragement

 

  

BANGKOK, 22 August 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has acknowledged the Bangkok University poll on the government’s performance, urged all sides to support national development towards sustainability, says spokesman. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938845-pm-acknowledges-govt-performance-poll-takes-it-as-encouragement/

 

Commerce Ministry Permanent Secretary concerned over mega rice farm project in Kalasin

  

KALASIN, 22 August 2016 (NNT) – Commerce Ministry Permanent Secretary Chutima Bunyapraphasara has inspected the operations of the mega rice farm center in Kalasin province, under the concern that the drought from the lack of rain could affect the mega rice farm. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938846-commerce-ministry-permanent-secretary-concerned-over-mega-rice-farm-project-in-kalasin/

 

Ratchaburi makes more effort to fight domestic violence

 

RATCHABURI, 22 August 2016 (NNT) - Permanent Secretary for Social Development and Human Security Maitri Inthusut has led a group of press members to Ratchaburi province to promote the achievements of the province in preventing and tackling domestic violence. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938847-ratchaburi-makes-more-effort-to-fight-domestic-violence/

 

Spokesman: PM wants no quarrel with anyone

 

  

BANGKOK, 22 August 2016 (NNT) - The government spokesperson has asserted that Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha does not have any problems with any groups, as his main concern in national reform. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938848-spokesman-pm-prayut-wants-no-quarrel-with-anyone/

 

Ladyboy Under The Bed Murder. Two Minors Admit Responsibility

Report by Pattaya One team

 

 

PATTAYA: -- August 20 Pattaya One reported the discovery of the body of a ladyboy hidden underneath a bed in Soi Buakhao, Pattaya.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938849-ladyboy-under-the-bed-murder-two-minors-admit-responsibility/

 

Thailand pushing forward researches and innovations reform

 

  

BANGKOK, 22 August 2016 (NNT) – Authorities are now working to improve research and innovations in Thailand to meet international standards, weighing the option of implementing Article 44 to facilitate the process, says DPM. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938851-thailand-pushing-forward-researches-and-innovations-reform/

 

PM expedites plan to connect Tao Poon station with Bang Sue station

  

BANGKOK, 22 August 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has expedited a plan to connect Tao Poon station with Bang Sue station across a distance of one kilometer, insisting that the government will ensure all parties will agree on a balanced term. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938853-pm-prayut-expedites-plan-to-connect-tao-poon-station-with-bang-sue-station/

 

PM Prayut vows to follow reform roadmap

 

  

BANGKOK, 22 August 2016 (NNT) - The Prime Minister, Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, says the government will strictly follow the country’s reform roadmap while urging citizens not to worry about a non-MP prime minister. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938854-pm-prayut-vows-to-follow-reform-roadmap/

 

Zika virus spreads to Miami Beach

 

 

MIAMI: -- US health officials in Florida now say that mosquitos bearing the deadly Zika virus have spread to Miami Beach beyond their initial identified “transmission area” of Wynwood.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938855-zika-virus-spreads-to-miami-beach/

 

Protests return to streets of Hong Kong

 

 

HONG KONG: -- Hundreds of people have taken part in a tightly-controlled demonstration in Hong Kong to protest at the government’s decision to bar six independence activists from standing in September’s legislative elections.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938856-protests-return-to-streets-of-hong-kong/

 

Italian soprano Daniela Dessi dies suddenly

 

ROME: -- Renowned Italian soprano Daniela Dessi has died aged 59. She had been suffering from colon cancer, for which she had only begun receiving treatment last month.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938857-italian-soprano-daniela-dessi-dies-suddenly/

India: at least 30 dead in monsoon rains

 

 

BIHAR: -- Monsoon rains have come down hard over large parts of central and northern India.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938858-india-at-least-30-dead-in-monsoon-rains/

 

Erdogan says Kurdish wedding suicide bomber was a “child”

 

 

GAZIANTEP: -- At least 51 people are now known to have died when a suicide bomber attacked a Kurdish wedding in the south-eastern Turkish city of Gaziantep.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938859-erdogan-says-kurdish-wedding-suicide-bomber-was-a-“child”/

 

Iraq executes 36 men for massacre of military recruits near Tikrit

 

 

TIKRIT: -- Iraq has executed by hanging 36 men who were convicted over the killings of up to 1,700 military recruits at former US base Camp Speicher near Tikrit in 2014.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938860-iraq-executes-36-men-for-massacre-of-military-recruits-near-tikrit/

 

Philippine president threatens to quit UN over ‘stupid’ criticism of drug war

 

 

MANILA: -- The Philippine president has threatened to quit the United Nations after it urged him to stop killing suspected criminals.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938861-philippine-president-threatens-to-quit-un-over-‘stupid’-criticism-of-drug-war/

 

Al Shabab suicide bombers kill at least 20 in Puntland, Somalia

 

 

PUNTLAND: -- Somalia’s al Shabaab militant group has claimed responsibility for twin suicide bombs in the country’s Puntland region.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938863-al-shabab-suicide-bombers-kill-at-least-20-in-puntland-somalia/

 

Obama returning from summer vacation ready for busy fall

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE

 

EDGARTOWN, Mass. (AP) — President Barack Obama is returning from vacation rested and ready for a busy fall, including pressing Congress for money to protect against the Zika virus and fending off lawmakers' attacks over the administration's $400 million "leverage" payment to Iran.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938864-obama-returning-from-summer-vacation-ready-for-busy-fall/

 

Campaign, party officials insist Trump getting back on track

ERICA WERNER

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — After a tumultuous stretch of gaffes and falling poll numbers for Donald Trump, top GOP campaign and party officials insisted Sunday that their presidential nominee is getting back on track and will catch up with Democrat Hillary Clinton by around Labor Day.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938865-campaign-party-officials-insist-trump-getting-back-on-track/

 

North Carolina a snapshot of Trump's shrinking trade appeal

By THOMAS BEAUMONT

 

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Hillary Clinton "owes the state of North Carolina a very big apology," Donald Trump thundered, condemning the loss of manufacturing jobs due to free-trade deals supported by the Democratic presidential nominee.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938866-north-carolina-a-snapshot-of-trumps-shrinking-trade-appeal/

 

Over half Republican voters not happy with Trump as presidential nominee: poll

Source: Xinhua  

 

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- More than half of U.S. Republican voters are not pleased with Donald Trump as their nominee in the 2016 presidential race, according to a latest Gallup poll.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938880-over-half-republican-voters-not-happy-with-trump-as-presidential-nominee-poll/

 

Rio throws final party to say goodbye to 2016 Olympics 
PETER PRENGAMAN, Associated Press
MAURICIO SAVARESE, Associated Press

 

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil and the world bid farewell Sunday to the first Olympic Games in South America, a 16-day spectacle that combined numerous highlight reel moments with ugly and even bizarre episodes that sometimes overshadowed the competitions.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938881-rio-throws-final-party-to-say-goodbye-to-2016-olympics /

 

Official: Pills found at Prince's estate contained fentanyl 
AMY FORLITI, Associated Press

 

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Some of the pills taken from Prince's estate in Paisley Park after his death were counterfeit drugs that actually contained fentanyl — a synthetic opioid 50 times more powerful than heroin, an official close to the investigation said Sunday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938883-counterfeit-pills-found-at-princes-estate-contained-fentanyl/

 

Malaysian rapper arrested for alleged slur against Islam in ‘Oh My God’ video

By Asian Correspondent Staff

 

KUALA LUMPUR: -- CONTROVERSIAL Malaysian rapper Wee Meng Chee, better known by his stage name Namewee, was arrested on Sunday afternoon following complaints by local groups that he had insulted Islam in his latest music video.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938895-malaysian-rapper-namewee-arrested-for-alleged-slur-against-islam-in-‘oh-my-god’-video/

 

 

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