Rio police: Irishmen say their top official handled tickets 
ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON, Associated Press

 

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Two Irish Olympic executives have told Rio police that the head of their national committee, who has been arrested in a Summer Games ticket-scalping probe, was in sole charge of ticketing matters, a chief investigator said Thursday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939632-rio-police-irishmen-say-their-top-official-handled-tickets /

 

Police: 3 dead, 1 hurt in Toronto, crossbow found nearby 

 

TORONTO (AP) — Three people were killed in what Canadian police on Thursday called a homicide that may have involved a crossbow.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939634-canadian-police-3-dead-1-hurt-in-toronto-crossbow-found-nearby /

 

Second phase development contracts for Suvarnabhumi Airport signed

 

  

BANGKOK, 26 August 2016 (NNT) – Suvarnabhumi Airport has signed a contract with 3 companies to expand its passenger capacity from a current 45 million people per year to 60 million. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939638-second-phase-development-contracts-for-suvarnabhumi-airport-signed/

 

The Grand Tour: First clips show Jeremy Clarkson's comeback

 

EDINBURGH: -- The first footage has given a glimpse of what to expect from ex-Top Gear trio Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond's new car show The Grand Tour.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939639-the-grand-tour-first-clips-show-jeremy-clarksons-comeback/

 

NHS cuts 'planned across England'

By Sarah Bloch-Budzier

BBC News

 

LONDON: -- Plans are being drawn up that could see cuts to NHS services across England.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939640-nhs-cuts-planned-across-england/

 

US swimmer Lochte's legal troubles mount in Brazil 
MAURICIO SAVARESE, Associated Press

 

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian police charged American swimmer Ryan Lochte on Thursday with filing a false robbery report over an incident during the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939643-us-swimmer-lochtes-legal-troubles-mount-in-brazil /

 

Hanoi to ease midnight curfew for entertainment venues as of September 1

 

 

HANOI: -- Hanoi has decided to ease midnight curfew by allowing bars, restaurants and night entertainment spots in downtown Hoan Kien district to stay open after midnight through 2 am on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Thanh Nien News Online reported on Thursday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939646-hanoi-to-ease-midnight-curfew-for-entertainment-venues-as-of-september-1/

 

SET up 4.70 points at opening /Bangkok Post

De Lima describes Duterte’s drug matrix “garbage”

 

 

MANILA: -- The war of words between embattled Senator Leila de Lima and President Rodrigo Duterte raged when the ex-justice secretary branded as “garbage” Duterte’s drug matrix which allegedly shows her links to drug syndicates, The Manila Times Online reported on Thursday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939650-de-lima-describes-duterte’s-drug-matrix-“garbage”/

 

Commercial banks assure of security of their systems

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Following reports of several foreign ATM skimming gangs stealing cash from ATMs of a state bank, commercial banks yesterday assure the public that the country’s banking system is secure and beginning next year fingerprint scans will begin to be used to ensure greater security.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939653-commercial-banks-assure-of-security-of-their-systems/

 

 

Stern warning issued as overpricing of lottery tickets still on

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Government Lottery Office (GLO) is issuing a stern warning of overpricing of lottery tickets as market survey by its inspection team found such practice is still existing.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939664-stern-warning-issued-as-overpricing-of-thai-lottery-tickets-still-on/

 

Italy declares state of emergency in quake-affected areas

 

 

ROME: -- Rescue teams work tirelessly scouring the rubble to find survivors in Italy.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939667-italy-declares-state-of-emergency-in-quake-affected-areas/

 

Phuket police probe into extortion, corruption falls silent

The Phuket News

 

Phuket Provincial Police Chief Maj Gen Teeraphol Thipjaroen is no longer leading the investigation into corrupt police and officials in Phuket.

 

PHUKET: -- Officials and police investigating allegations of corrupt officials extorting of cash payments from employers so that migrant workers can continue working in Phuket have fallen silent on any progress in the case, but have revealed that the case has been quietly handed over to Region 8 Police to handle.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939669-phuket-police-probe-into-extortion-corruption-falls-silent/

 

1 dead, at least two injured in Belgium in accidental blast

 

CHIMAY, Belgium (AP) — One person was killed and at least two injured in Belgium in an accidental explosion at a sports center near the French border.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939670-1-dead-at-least-two-injured-in-belgium-in-accidental-blast/

 

Cloud seeding operation replenishes major dams in the North

  

BANGKOK, 26 August 2016 (NNT) - The Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation (DRRAA) successfully carried out cloud seeding operations in an attempt to raise the amount of water in four major dams. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939675-cloud-seeding-operation-replenishes-major-dams-in-the-north/

 

PM says talks with Mara Patani may not be on Sept 2nd

  

BANGKOK, 26 August 2016 (NNT) - Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said it was not concluded whether talks with Mara Patani, who represents rebel groups in Thailand’s Deep South, would be scheduled on September 2nd. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939678-pm-prayut-says-talks-with-mara-patani-may-not-be-on-sept-2nd/

 

Interracial love, politics and dance in 'Happy Hunting Ground'

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter -

 

Six actors of ‘Happy Hunting Ground.’ Photo: Democrazy Theatre Studio / Facebook

 

BANGKOK — What do Thai women want from German boyfriends? Why do some dream of moving to the West? What do farang men find by paying for love and affection after coming to Thailand? 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939681-interracial-love-politics-and-dance-in-happy-hunting-ground/

 

Bangkok will be hit by more rains this evening

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Bangkok residents are expected to brace for flooding in many areas today as the Meteorological Department forecasts scattered heavy rains from late afternoon to the night covering 60-80% of areas in the capital.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939683-bangkok-will-be-hit-by-more-rains-this-evening-26-august/

 

 

One Dead as Minivan Hits Bike on Sukhumvit Road

 

 

PATTAYA: -- At 1am, on the morning of August 26, the police and Sawang Boriboon medics attended the scene of an accident outside Rada Villa, on the Sukhumvit Road heading towards Sattahip.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939684-one-dead-as-minivan-hits-bike-on-sukhumvit-road/

 

Sister of famous Thai model jumps to her death from Major Rachayothin car park

 

Image: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- A young former air hostess jumped to her death from the tenth floor of the car park at Major Rachayothin yesterday afternoon.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939687-sister-of-famous-thai-model-jumps-to-her-death-from-major-rachayothin-car-park/

 

Fraudsters try to dupe Krung Thai Bank customers in latest online scam

 

Image: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- Just days after Krung Thai Bank expressed confidence in their ATMs in the wake of the GSB hacking case comes a new attempt to compromise customers.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939689-fraudsters-try-to-dupe-krung-thai-bank-customers-in-latest-online-scam/

 

Patong tunnel stalls on environmental impact

The Phuket News

 

The plan to build a B6 billion tunnel through the dangerous hills from Kathu to Patong has stalled as the current proposed plans have failed to pass Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) requirements.

 

PHUKET: -- The plan to build a B6 billion tunnel through the dangerous hills from Kathu to Patong has stalled as the current proposed plans have failed to pass Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) requirements, Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup revealed today (Aug 26).

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939692-patong-tunnel-stalls-on-environmental-impact/

 

Police helicopter crash in deep south injures seven officers

 

 

YALA: -- Seven police officers were injured, four who included three pilots seriously, after the Bell 121 helicopter made an emergency landing amid thunderstorm but crashed into a dense jungle in the Balahala forest in Yala province yesterday evening.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939693-police-helicopter-crash-in-deep-south-injures-seven-officers/

 

Thai kid comes home from school covered in blood after teacher attack - what would you do?

 

Image: Sanook

 

BANGKOK: -- A young boy came home from school yesterday covered in blood after being viciously slapped in the face by a Thai maths teacher.

 

Full story:  http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939695-thai-kid-comes-home-from-school-covered-in-blood-after-teacher-attack-what-would-you-do/

 

Nervous flyer? - not what you want to see outside your aircraft window

 

Image: Sanook

 

BANGKOK: -- It is a picture that nervous flyers would rather not see outside their aircraft window. A shredded tire on the aircraft that is already well into its journey.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939696-nervous-flyer-not-what-you-want-to-see-outside-your-aircraft-window/

 

Phuket culture officials fight to save classic Sino-Portuguese home

Chanida Summast

 

Phuket officials have launched a campaign to preserve the century-old classic Sino-Portuguese home from demolition.

 

PHUKET: -- Local officials are calling for people to support the fight to save a century-old Phuket Sino-Portuguese home slated for demolition as part of the plans to expand Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939709-phuket-culture-officials-fight-to-save-classic-sino-portuguese-home/

 

PM awards state offices for effective spending

 

  

BANGKOK, 26 August 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has used the opportunity of an awards ceremony to remind all government agencies to spend their budgets transparently and efficiently for the greatest benefit of the nation and in accordance with the government’s national strategy. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939710-pm-prayut-awards-state-offices-for-effective-spending/

 

Phuket biz: Save our Gov

Phuket Gazette 

          

The statement referred to the growth in tourism figures for Phuket, amounting to billions of baht in foreign exchange earnings every year. Photo: Jeremie Schatz

 

PHUKET: -- Eight of the island’s major private business organizations have appealed to the central government to reconsider moving the Phuket governor a month from now. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939713-phuket-biz-save-our-gov/

 

 

Thai indie film makes BBC’s list of 100 greatest films of the 21st century

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

Screenshot from Tropical Malady

 

One of our own Thai films “Tropical Malady” took the number 52 spot in theBBC’s list of the 21st century’s 100 greatest films.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/939738-thai-indie-film-makes-bbc’s-list-of-100-greatest-films-of-the-21st-century/