THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 8 Sep 2016

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Clinton, Trump to square off on national security issues

By JULIE PACE and STEVE PEOPLES

 

NEW YORK (AP) — Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will take the same stage for the first time Wednesday night, aiming to position themselves as best prepared to lead in turbulent times and warning that their opponent would put the country at risk.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941796-clinton-trump-to-square-off-on-national-security-issues/

 

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Once rivals and allies, Clinton, Schumer eye new partnership

By JULIE PACE

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — During their eight overlapping years in the U.S. Senate, Hillary Clinton and Chuck Schumer were political partners, friendly — and sometimes less than friendly — rivals. Both were influential powerbrokers for New York, his home state and her adopted one.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941797-once-rivals-and-allies-clinton-schumer-eye-new-partnership/

 

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US firm Liberty Media buying Formula One motorsport series 
ROB HARRIS, AP Sports Writer

 

LONDON (AP) — Formula One is being bought by Liberty Media, a U.S. company that invests in entertainment and sports, in a takeover valuing the motorsport series at $8 billion.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941798-us-firm-liberty-media-buying-formula-one-motorsport-series /

 

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iPhone 7 unveiled in San Francisco

BY EURONEWS 

 

 

Apple has unveiled the highly-anticipated, new iPhone 7.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/iphone-7-unveiled-in-san-francisco/17340/

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Islamic State group: Turkey and US 'ready to invade capital'

 

ANKARA: -- Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has suggested he and the US are ready to drive so-called Islamic State (IS) from its Syrian stronghold of Raqqa.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941804-islamic-state-group-turkey-and-us-ready-to-invade-capital/

 

 

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Thailand places growth hopes on big projects, but outlays tiny so far

By Orathai Sriring and Pairat Temphairojana | BANGKOK

 

BANGKOK: -- Thailand's military government aims to jolt its underperforming economy into action with $40 billion of big-ticket investment projects - but so far nearly all the plans remain just that, with less than 1 percent of the amount spent.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941808-thailand-places-growth-hopes-on-big-projects-but-outlays-tiny-so-far/

 

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US says Russian jet flew 10ft from plane over Black Sea

 

WASHINGTON: -- The Pentagon says a Russian fighter plane flew within about 10ft (3m) of one of its reconnaissance aircraft operating over the Black Sea.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941812-us-says-russian-jet-flew-10ft-from-plane-over-black-sea/

 

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Run for Hua Hin: Boosting tourism image

ANDREW J. WOOD, ETN THAILAND CORRESPONDENT

 

HUA HIN: -- Run For Hua Hin is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 9, 2016 starting at the True Arena in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Thailand.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941816-run-for-hua-hin-boosting-tourism-image/

 

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Mexico's finance secretary resigns after Trump visit

By MARK STEVENSON and MARIA VERZA

 

MEXICO CITY (AP) — One of President Enrique Pena Nieto's closest advisers and confidants, Finance Secretary Luis Videgaray, has resigned in a move seen as linked to the unpopular decision to invite Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to visit Mexico.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941817-mexicos-finance-secretary-resigns-after-trump-visit/

 

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Phuket power cables catch fire as heavy rain falls

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Power cables on Thepkrasattri Rd burst into flames at about 10 yesterday. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- Officials from the Phuket Provincial Electricity Authority (PPEA) are investigating how electrical cables caught fire in front of the Muang Mai building on Thepkrasattri Rd in Rassada yesterday morning (Sept 7).

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941818-phuket-power-cables-catch-fire-as-heavy-rain-falls/

 

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Ladyboy robbery gang arrested in Pattaya

Report from Pattaya One News Team

 

 

PATTAYA: -- At 6pm, on the evening of September 7, the Pattaya police announced the arrest of six men and one woman who are believed to be responsible for a recent crime-spree in Pattaya.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941821-ladyboy-robbery-gang-arrested-in-pattaya/

 

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CDC: New draft charter means Interior Ministry can organize elections

  

BANGKOK, 8 September 2016 (NNT) - The Constitution Drafting Commission has acknowledged that the Interior Ministry can legally be called on to organize elections under the new charter. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941822-cdc-new-draft-charter-means-interior-ministry-can-organize-elections/

 

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NACC yet to reach conclusion on case of violent 2008 protest crackdown

  

BANGKOK, 8 September 2016 (NNT) – The National Anti-Corruption Commission is yet to reach any conclusion on the case of the 2008 protest crackdown. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941823-nacc-yet-to-reach-conclusion-on-case-of-violent-2008-protest-crackdown/

 

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British driver in collision on the Dark Side. Biker killed

Report by Pattaya One News Team

 

 

PATTAYA: -- At 9pm, on the evening of September 7, Nongprue police were informed of a collision between a motorcycle and a pick-up truck close to the Mabprachan Reservoir, Pattaya.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941825-british-driver-in-collision-on-the-dark-side-pattaya-biker-killed/

 

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M-Society says strong family bonds can stop violence

  

BANGKOK, 8 September 2016 (NNT)-The Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security Maitri Inthusutr, said today a strong community must come from loving families. 

 

Full story:  http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941826-m-society-says-strong-family-bonds-can-stop-violence/

 

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Fewer migrants crossing the Med to Europe but more dying – IOM

 

 

GENEVA: -- New figures from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) show that fewer people are crossing the Mediterranean Sea, but more are perishing on the crossing to Europe.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941829-fewer-migrants-crossing-the-med-to-europe-but-more-dying-–-iom/

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Vigo Aircon Unit Explodes Shortly After BQuik Check

Report by Pattaya One News Team

 

 

PATTAYA: -- At 3pm, on the afternoon of September 7, Pattaya police and fire departments received reports of a car fire at the traffic lights on Sukhumvit Road and South Pattaya.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941831-vigo-aircon-unit-explodes-shortly-after-bquik-check/

 

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Patong police gifted CCTV to cover Bangla Rd bomb site

Darawan Naknakhon

 

The 10 CCTV cameras were handed over at a ceremony on Bangla Rd on Tuesday (Sept 6). Photo: Darawan Naknakhon

 

PHUKET: -- Patong Police have been gifted 10 high-quality CCTV cameras to provide security surveillance on Bangla Rd in a ceremony held at the police box on Bangla Rd, where one of the two bombs in Phuket detonated on Aug 12.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941833-patong-police-gifted-cctv-to-cover-bangla-rd-bomb-site/

 

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SET opens up 2.90 to 1,490.10 /Bangkok Post

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Probe into mysterious death of former Phang Nga land officer in DSI custody progresses slowly

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Probe into the suspicious death of the Investigators in the case of a former Phang Nga in the custody of  the Department of Special Investigations (DSI) made a slow progress as the police yesterday inspected the detention room where the victim was detained  for clues and evidence.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941835-probe-into-mysterious-death-of-former-phang-nga-land-officer-in-dsi-custody-progresses slowly/

 

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Trump says Putin 'a leader far more than our president'

 

NEW YORK: -- Donald Trump has showered Vladimir Putin with praise as he and rival Hillary Clinton took pointed questions from military veterans.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941836-trump-says-putin-a-leader-far-more-than-our-president/

 

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Vietnam mulls raising retirement ages

 

 

HANOI: -- Vietnam is considering raising retirement ages as the overall health of retirees has improved, Thanh News Online reported on Wednesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941839-vietnam-mulls-raising-retirement-ages/

 

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BEIJING (AP) - China's exports grow in August after long decline, import contraction narrows.

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Phuket Sea Gypsy sued again in new land dispute case

Phuket Gazette 

 

Mr Bancha speaks with reporters after the court ordered his release. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong.

 

PHUKET: -- Rawai Sea Gypsies are facing yet another fight over their right to remain in their century-old village, which offers splendid views across the Andaman Sea. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941530-phuket-court-defers-hearing-on-sea-gypsy-fight-for-ancestral-land/?do=findComment&comment=11127899

 

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New Phuket airport terminal to get first test run

Yutthawat Lekmak

 

The new X-Terminal will officially open on Sept 16. Photo: Mark Knowles

 

PHUKET: -- The new terminal at Phuket International Airport will be given its first test run later today (Sept 8) when a Shenzhen Airline flight from China arrives at 6:20pm.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941849-new-phuket-airport-terminal-to-get-first-test-run/

 

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Filipino theft gang busted at Don Mueang airport trying to flee with stolen diamond necklace

 

 

BANGKOK: -- A Filipino theft gang was busted by tourist police after it stole a diamond necklace from a jewelry and gems exhibition in Mueang Thong Thani and tried to flee to Phuket from Don Mueang airport last night.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941854-filipino-theft-gang-busted-at-don-mueang-airport-trying-to-flee-with-stolen-diamond-necklace/

 

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Yala security tightened ahead of Hari Raya

  

YALA, 8 September 2016 (NNT) – Security officers in Yala have tightened security at risk-prone spots across the province to ensure safety for the public as Hari Raya holiday is approaching. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941855-yala-security-tightened-ahead-of-hari-raya/

 

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Russian, Laotian government sign agreement cancelling visas

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev arrived in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, to attend the 11th East Asia Summit

 

VIENTIANE, September 8. /TASS/. Russia’s and Laos’ governments have signed an agreement of mutual visa abandonment. The document was inked on Thursday in the presence of Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and Laotian President Bounnyang Vorachit.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941857-russian-laotian-government-sign-agreement-cancelling-visas/

 

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Jake Mastroianni: Sydney DJ jailed for life in Thailand did not have drugs on him, lawyer says

By the National Reporting Team's Dan Oakes

 

The lawyer of a young Sydney man jailed for life in Thailand for possession of ecstasy says the Australian had no drugs on his person when he was arrested.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941646-australian-dj-jailed-for-life-in-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=11128016

 

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Residents rescued from collapsed shophouses near Prachaniwet Market

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter -

 

 

BANGKOK — Residents were briefly trapped inside a building in the Chatuchak district after 12 shophouses suddenly collapsed there Wednesday evening.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941863-residents-rescued-from-collapsed-shophouses-near-prachaniwet-market/