Pattaya sees rise in independent Chinese tourists amid decline in group tours

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King extends condolences on the passing of former German President Walter Scheel

 

BANGKOK, 30 August 2016 (NNT) - His Majesty the King has extended his condolences and those of Her Majesty the Queen to German Federal President Joachim Gauck on the passing of former President Walter Scheel who died on August 24, 2016 at the age of 97. 

The royal message of condolence read as follows: The Queen and I have learnt with deep sorrow the demise of His Excellency Mr. Walter Scheel, former President of the Federal Republic of Germany. We wish to extend our sincere sympathy and condolences to Your Excellency and the members of the bereaved family as well as the people of Germany for this irreparable loss. 

 

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Dropbox is urging users to update their passwords immediately

BY STAFF WRITER 

 

 

If you use Dropbox but haven’t changed your password since mid 2012, you need to update your login credentials immediately, the company has said.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/dropbox-is-urging-users-to-update-their-passwords-immediately/17132/

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Parole denied for the 9th time for John Lennon's killer 
DAVID KLEPPER, Associated Press

 

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — John Lennon's killer will remain behind bars after being denied parole for the ninth time.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940279-john-lennons-killer-mark-chapman-denied-parole-for-the-9th-time/

 

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Spotlight: Brexit roadmap still vague amid endless tussle

Source: Xinhua 

by Xinhua writer Gui Tao

 

LONDON, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- Over two months following the Brexit vote, a clear plan for Britain's departure from the European Union (EU) is still nowhere in sight as feuding British politicians are at odds over the EU single market access.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940283-brexit-roadmap-still-vague-amid-endless-tussle/

 

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Philippines police turn to puppets in the war on drugs

 

 

MANILA: -- Police in the Philippines have turned to puppets in a bid to warn school children about the dangers of drug use. Aimed at winning over hearts and minds before it is too late, the puppets include President Rodrigo Duterte himself and his police chief, Ronald Dela Rosa. During the show they tell the children not to take illegal drugs or face the deadly consequences.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940294-philippines-police-turn-to-puppets-in-the-war-on-drugs/

 

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Tunisia’s new PM says economy and fighting terrorism are priorities

 

 

TUNIS: -- Tunisia’s new prime minister Youssef Chahed says boosting the economy and fighting terrorism are his priorities, as the country’s unity government officially takes office.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940295-tunisia’s-new-pm-says-economy-and-fighting-terrorism-are-priorities/

 

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Police chief says police reforms meet public demands

  

BANGKOK, 30 August 2016 (NNT)-National Police Chief, Police General Chakthip Chaijinda has insisted that police reforms are line with public demands. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940297-thai-police-chief-says-police-reforms-meet-public-demands/

 

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Swiss Man Makes Complaint After Bribing Fake Policeman

Report by Pattaya One News Team

 

 

PATTAYA: -- On the evening of August 29 a Ms Noppawan Suksatien (33), Ms Wanna Yoobchantuek (30),  and Mr Peter (surname withheld), a sixty-year-old Swiss national, made a complaint to the Superintendent at Pattaya Police Station.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940298-swiss-man-makes-complaint-after-bribing-fake-policeman/

 

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Illegal Dumpers Will Be Fined

Report by Pattaya One News Team

 

 

PATTAYA: -- On August 28 Pattaya One reported that fifty barrels of toxic chemical waste had been dumped near a water source in Banglamung.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940025-alarm-as-toxic-chemical-waste-is-dumped-in-bang-lamung/?do=findComment&comment=11097965

 

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Phuket Poll: Is the Thai lottery worth playing?

The Phuket News

 

Is it worth buying a ticket in the Thai government lottery? Or are other interests more important? Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

PHUKET: -- Each week, tens of thousands of people play the Thai government lottery, with many people choosing a lucky number such as a birthday or a license plate number in the hope that it literally brings good fortune.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940301-phuket-poll-is-the-thai-lottery-worth-playing/

 

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SET up 5.90 points at opening /Bangkok Post

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Shuttle boat service on Klong Phadung Krungkasem to begin next  month

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Bangkok people will now have an option to travel from the inner zone of the capital to destinations located on the left bank of the Chao Phraya River faster with no traffic jams after Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is now set to begin the first 5-km long shuttle boat service next month from Bangkok Railway Station or Hua Lampong to Thewet Pier in Dusit Area.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940303-shuttle-boat-service-on-klong-phadung-krungkasem-to-begin-next -month/

 

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Hit and Run Kuwaiti injures Policeman at Dolphin Roundabout roadblock

Report by Pattaya One News Team

 

 

PATTAYA: -- At 2pm, on the afternoon of August 29, a Pattaya police officer was left seriously injured after being run over.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940309-hit-and-run-kuwaiti-injures-policeman-at-dolphin-roundabout-roadblock/

 

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New Zealand tourist dies after fall from Khaosan Road hotel

 

 

BANGKOK: -- A man from New Zealand has died after falling from the fourth floor of a hotel on Khoasan Road in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940313-new-zealand-tourist-dies-after-fall-from-khaosan-road-hotel/

 

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PM says more DPM to be recruited at some ministries

  

BANGKOK, 30 August 2016 (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha revealed that additional deputy prime minister positions will be made available at ministries whose responsibilities have increased in an effort to improve their work efficiency. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940316-pm-prayut-says-more-dpm-to-be-recruited-at-some-ministries/

 

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Floods cause havoc in many northern, central, northeastern provinces

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Floods are now causing havoc in several northern, northeastern, central and southern provinces and are becoming a concern as the Meteorological Department today forecasts more rains will hit the country's northern, northeastern, central, and southern region this week.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940320-floods-cause-havoc-in-many-northern-central-northeastern-provinces/

 

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Duterte tells Chinese envoy peace is the only way to solve dispute

 

 

MANILA: -- Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday conveyed a message to Beijing that “we are your brothers and not your foes” as he reiterated that any bilateral talks between the Philippines and China over territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea should be guided by the ruling of the international arbitral court, the Philippine Inquirer Onlinereported on Tuesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940321-duterte-tells-chinese-envoy-peace-is-the-only-way-to-solve-dispute/

 

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Demolition of illegal resorts on Phu Tubberk begins as deadline expires today

 

 

PHETCHABUN: -- Demolition of illegal resorts on Phu Tubberk continued today peacefully with no resistance after the seven-day deadline for owners to demolish their constructions by themselves expired today.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940324-demolition-of-illegal-resorts-on-phu-tubberk-begins-as-deadline-expires/

 

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Phuket former land officer hangs himself

 

 

PHUKET: -- A former land officer in Phuket province has taken his own life at the custody of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) which is investigating encroachment of forest and national parks in Phuket by influential people and businessmen.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940326-phuket-former-land-officer-hangs himself/

 

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British man dies after stabbing attack at Australian hostel 

 

SYDNEY (AP) — A British man who police say was wounded when he tried to save a British woman stabbed to death at an Australian hostel has died of his injuries.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940327-british-man-dies-after-stabbing-attack-at-australian-hostel /

 

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Hunt on for mad knifeman after random attacks in Din Daeng

 

Image: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- The hunt is on for a crazy knifeman who has attacked at least two people in unprovoked  attacks near a university in Din Daeng, Bangkok.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940333-hunt-on-for-mad-knifeman-after-random-attacks-in-din-daeng/

 

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Thai muslims call for justice after falling for Ponzi scam in far south

 

Image: Sanook

 

SADAO: -- A group of Thai Muslims have gone to police in the Sadao after they were conned out of 58 million baht by a man operating a Ponzi scheme in the area.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940335-thai-muslims-call-for-justice-after-falling-for-ponzi-scam-in-far-south/

 

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MOSCOW (AP) - Officials say suicide bomber attacks Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan.

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New clues in death of graduate at Golden Mountain Temple

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The metropolitan police are investigating the mystery surrounding the death of a Bangkok University's graduate if he attempted to take his own life or was assaulted while walking meditation at Phu Khao Thong (Golden Mountain) inside Wat Saket temple last week.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940145-police-commissioner-investigates-mysterious-death-of-honours-student-on-golden-mount/?do=findComment&comment=11098652

 

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HARDAN, Iraq (AP) - AP documents 72 mass graves left by the Islamic State group, with more expected in group's retreat.

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Judge: Kim Dotcom can livestream legal fight against the US

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS 

 

 

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom will be allowed to livestream his legal bid to halt his extradition to the United States, a New Zealand judge ruled Tuesday.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/judge-kim-dotcom-can-livestream-legal-fight-against-the-us/17154/

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''Experience Thailand with Mario Maurer'' campaign gets off to successful start in the Philippines

 

  

BANGKOK, 30 August 2016 (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) ''Experience Thailand with Mario Maurer'' campaign has aimed at attracting more travelers from China and the Philippines, among other ASEAN countries. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940339-experience-thailand-with-mario-maurer-campaign-gets-off-to-successful-start-in-the-philippines/

 

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IS buried thousands in 72 mass graves, AP finds 
LORI HINNANT, Associated Press
DESMOND BUTLER, Associated Press

 

HARDAN, Iraq (AP) — Surrounded by smoke and flames, the sound of gunshots echoing around him, the young man crouched in the creek for hours, listening to the men in his family die.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940343-is-buried-thousands-in-72-mass-graves-ap-finds /

 

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Twelve year old girl on day off from school falls to her death at waterfall

 

Image: Sanook

 

PHETCHABUN: -- A family outing turned to tragedy on Monday when a twelve year old girl fell to her death while taking a selfie at a waterfall in Phetchabun.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940346-twelve-year-old-girl-on-day-off-from-school-falls-to-her-death-at-waterfall/

 

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TAT thanks thousands of tourists for sustained confidence in Thailand

 

  

BANGKOK, 30 August 2016 (NNT) - Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn has expressed gratitudes to thousands of tourists for their sustained confidence in Thailand following untoward incidents earlier this month. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940349-tat-thanks-thousands-of-tourists-for-sustained-confidence-in-thailand/