Thailand Live Tuesday 23 Aug 2016

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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/

 

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Families of dead victims from bomb blasts to receive 1.18 million baht each

 

 

Families of the four Thais who were killed in bomb explosions in during Mother’s Day will be paid 1.18 million baht each in compensation, said Deputy Prime Minister Wisanu Krea-ngarm on Monday.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938979-families-of-dead-victims-from-bomb-blasts-to-receive-118-million-baht-each/

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‘Stam’ the fake cop busted in Phuket, denies Patong shakedowns

The Phuket News

 

Chatrin 'Stam' Tongteerakul, 24, said he really wanted to be a policeman, but denied extorting money from Patong businesses. Photo: Phuket Tourist Police

 

PHUKET:-- Police have flown in from Bangkok to arrest a man in Patong who impersonated a police officer to get free meals in restaurants and extort cash from small businesses. If the business owners didn’t pay up, he threatened to shut them down.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938991-‘stam’-the-fake-cop-busted-in-phuket-denies-patong-shakedowns/

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Pol Gen Chakthip: Over 20, including southern militants, were involved in bomb and arson attacks

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Over 20 people, several of whom are new-generation of southern militants, were believed to be involved in a spate of bomb and arson attacks in seven southern provinces during August 11-13, Pol Gen Chakthip Chaichinda, the national police chief, told a press conference on Monday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/938947-more-than-20-people-carry-out-southern-bomb-attacks-thai-police-say/?do=findComment&comment=11074639

 

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100,000 baht reward for information about four bomb and arson suspects

 

 

SURAT THANI: -- Surat Thani provincial police have offered a 100,000 baht reward for anyone who can provide information about the shelters, regular eateries of other locations frequented by four suspects wanted for three bomb and arson attacks in the province during August 11-13.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939007-100000-baht-reward-for-information-about-four-bomb-and-arson-suspects/

 

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15 revolutionary activists freed on bail

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Bangkok Military Court on Monday freed on bail 15 activists of the so-called Revolutionary Alliance for Democracy but banned them from engaging in political activities and from travelling abroad.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939008-15-revolutionary-thai-activists-freed-on-bail/

 

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Informal peace talks between government and separatist groups to resume in September

 

 

BANGKOK: -- According to Bernama, Malaysian national news agency, the two opposing sides have agreed on the terms of reference of the talks and would meet on September in KL.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939009-informal-peace-talks-between-government-and-separatist-groups-to-resume-in-september/

 

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Samut Prakan and Pattani prison wardens moved to inactive posts

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The wardens of Samut Prakan and Pattani prisons have been moved to inactive positions at the Corrections Department in a reshuffle involving 19 positions.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939010-samut-prakan-and-pattani-prison-wardens-moved-to-inactive-posts/

 

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New evidence prompts police to seek re-arrest of arson suspect

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Police will seek the re-arrest of a recently-released arson suspect following the emergence of a new evidence.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939011-new-evidence-prompts-police-to-seek-re-arrest-of-arson-suspect/

 

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PM invokes S44 to protect religions against distortions of religious teachings

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha in his capacity as head of the NCPO on Monday invoked Section 44 of the interim charter to mete out measures to protect and support various religions in the country against distortions of the religious faiths in order to undermine the country’s peace and order.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939012-pm-prayut-invokes-s44-to-protect-religions-against-distortions-of-religious-teachings/

 

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Illegal resort operators at Phu Tam Berk given 7 more days to pack up

 

 

PETCHABUN: -- Nineteen illegal resort and guesthouse operators at Phu Tab Berk mountainous retreat were given seven more days to pack up their belongings after which officials will carry on with the demolition of the illegal premises.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939013-illegal-resort-operators-at-phu-tam-berk-given-7-more-days-to-pack-up/

 

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Investors urged to use caution amid stock volatility

  

BANGKOK, 23 August 2016 (NNT) – The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has warned investors of heavy fluctuations in the Thai stock market during this period while affirming that minimal effects will be seen in Thailand should the US decide to adjust its benchmark rate. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939014-investors-urged-to-use-caution-amid-thai-stock-volatility/

 

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Nicolas Sarkozy confirms French presidential comeback bid

 

 

Forecast for months, now its official

 

PARIS: -- Former French leader Nicolas Sarkozy confirmed his presidential comeback bid on Monday, breaking the news on social media.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939016-nicolas-sarkozy-confirms-french-presidential-comeback-bid/

 

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Renzi, Hollande and Merkel discuss security and the migrant crisis

 

 

ROME: --  The leaders of Italy, France and Germany have been meeting on board the Italian aircraft carrier ‘Garibaldi.’

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939017-renzi-hollande-and-merkel-discuss-security-and-the-migrant-crisis/

 

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Turkey’s fighting talk ups ante in Syria’s long and complex war

 

 

ANKARA: -- Turkey is upping the ante against ISIL, with Ankara saying its “ready to do what it takes” to drive the militants out.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939018-turkey’s-fighting-talk-ups-ante-in-syria’s-long-and-complex-war/

 

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Kerry pushes for swift deployment of ‘protection force’ in South Sudan

 

 

NAIROBI: -- Visiting Africa, John Kerry has stressed his commitment to tackling renewed violence in South Sudan.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939019-kerry-pushes-for-swift-deployment-of-‘protection-force’-in-south-sudan/

 

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Islamic extremist pleads guilty in The Hague

 

 

THE HAGUE: -- Malian citizen Ahmad al-Faqi al-Mahdi’s trial in the International Criminal Court in The Hague is a legal first. He is the first Islamic extremist to appear before the court and he’s the first person to be accused of “destroying cultural artefacts.”

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939020-islamic-extremist-pleads-guilty-in-the-hague/

 

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‘Kidnapped’ boy wearing ‘explosive belt’ arrested by Iraqi police

 

KIRKUK: -- Footage from Kurdish television purports to show a distressed young boy wearing an explosive belt.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939021-‘kidnapped’-boy-wearing-‘explosive-belt’-arrested-by-iraqi-police/

 

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Stockpile food and water in case of attack, Germans set to be told

 

 

BERLIN: -- It is a measure that has not been seen since the end of the Cold War. People in Germany are set to be told to stockpile food and water, in case there is an attack or catastrophe in the country.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939022-stockpile-food-and-water-in-case-of-attack-germans-set-to-be-told/

 

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Multiple Israeli air strikes hit Gaza Strip after Palestinian rocket attack

 

 

GAZA STRIP: -- People in the Gaza Strip have been surveying the aftermath of Israeli airstrikes.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939023-multiple-israeli-air-strikes-hit-gaza-strip-after-palestinian-rocket-attack/

 

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Can Thailand Keep Counting On Tourism's 'Resilience'?

Raini Hamdi,   CONTRIBUTOR

Forbes

 

BANGKOK: -- By now, Thailand is as used to its tourism industry rebounding quickly from a crisis as it is to military coups.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939024-can-thailand-keep-counting-on-tourisms-resilience/

 

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Trump vows 'fair, but firm' approach to illegal immigration

By JILL COLVIN

 

NEW YORK (AP) — Republican Donald Trump promised on Monday to be "fair, but firm" toward the estimated 11 million immigrants living in the United States illegally, a shift in tone that raised questions on whether he's backtracking from previous pledges to push for mass deportations.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939025-trump-vows-fair-but-firm-approach-to-illegal-immigration/

 

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Racism and talk of religious war: Trump staff's online posts

By JEFF HORWITZ

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's paid campaign staffers have declared on their personal social media accounts that Muslims are unfit to be U.S. citizens, ridiculed Mexican accents, called for Secretary of State John Kerry to be hanged and stated their readiness for a possible civil war, according to a review by The Associated Press of their postings.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939026-racism-and-talk-of-religious-war-trump-staffs-online-posts/

 

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As Clinton asks for cash, campaign pitch remains a mystery

By LISA LERER

 

PROVINCETOWN, Mass. (AP) — It was a very busy, very lucrative weekend for Hillary Clinton in the summer playground of the East Coast's moneyed elite.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939027-as-clinton-asks-for-cash-campaign-pitch-remains-a-mystery/

 

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Judge in Texas temporarily blocks Obama's transgender rules

By PAUL J. WEBER

 

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge in Texas has blocked the Obama administration's order that requires public schools to let transgender students use the bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their chosen gender identity.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939028-judge-in-texas-temporarily-blocks-obamas-transgender-rules/

 

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Iran: Russia has stopped using Iran base for Syria strikes

By NASSER KARIMI

 

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Russia has stopped using an Iranian air base for launching airstrikes on Syria for the time being, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said Monday, just hours after the Iranian defense minister criticized Moscow for having "kind of show-off and ungentlemanly" attitude by publicizing their actions.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939029-iran-russia-has-stopped-using-iran-base-for-syria-strikes/

 

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Swift moves to protect against bank/phone fraud in wake of Bangkok man's 900K loss

 

Image: tnamcot

 

BANGKOK: -- Changes have come think and fast in the wake of the case of a Bangkok man who suffered a 900,000 baht loss from his bank account after a thief managed to get a replacement sim card from True Corporation.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939030-swift-moves-to-protect-against-bankphone-fraud-in-wake-of-bangkok-mans-900k-loss/

 

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Police hunt Chiang Mai man who threw Molotov cocktail at tattoo shop

 

Image: Daily News

 

CHIANG MAI: -- Police are hunting for a youth who threw a Molotov cocktail at a tattoo shop on Monday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939031-police-hunt-chiang-mai-man-who-threw-molotov-cocktail-at-tattoo-shop/

 

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Krabi community's beautiful new sports facilities are just a mess despite costing 12.5m Baht

 

Image: Thairath

 

KRABI: -- A Krabi community's beautiful new sports facilities are in a terrible state just two months after they were finished.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939032-krabi-communitys-beautiful-new-sports-facilities-are-just-a-mess-despite-costing-125m-baht/

 

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Hat Yai lawyer shoots love rival three times and waits for police to arrive

 

Image: Thairath 

 

HAT YAI: -- A lawyer and legal adviser in Hat Yai in southern Thailand shot his girlfriend's ex lover three times then waited for police to give himself up.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939033-hat-yai-lawyer-shoots-love-rival-three-times-and-waits-for-police-to-arrive/