U.S. Seeks to Weaken Hezbollah’s Grip on Lebanon Amid Israeli Offensive

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Former Pope Benedict XVI speaks candidly about his papacy

 

 

Former Pope Benedict XVI has given a candid, book-length interview, outlining his likes and dislikes during his papacy.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942176-former-pope-benedict-xvi-speaks-candidly-about-his-papacy/

 

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Al Qaeda 15 year after 9/11

 

 

Fifteen years on from the 9/11 attacks and more than five years after the death of Osama bin Laden, killed in a raid by US special forces at his hiding place in Abbottabad, Pakistan, what has happened to Al Qaeda?

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942178-al-qaeda-15-year-after-911/

 

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Greece calls for pro-growth policies at 'Club Med' mini-summit

 

 

Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras has called for pro-growth policies at a meeting of Europe’s Mediterranean countries in Athens.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942179-greece-calls-for-pro-growth-policies-at-club-med-mini-summit/

 

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After odd win, Djokovic to face Wawrinka in US Open final

HOWARD FENDRICH, AP Tennis Writer

 

NEW YORK (AP) — For quite a while, Novak Djokovic's opponent in the U.S. Open semifinals, Gael Monfils, looked as if he didn't want to win — or even be there at all.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942190-after-odd-win-djokovic-to-face-wawrinka-in-us-open-final/

 

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Rapper accused of moonlighting in violent gang pleads guilty 

TOM HAYS, Associated Press

 

NEW YORK (AP) — Bobby Shmurda, an up-and-coming rapper featured in a viral music video that popularized the "Shmoney dance," pleaded guilty on Friday to conspiring with a drug gang responsible for several shootings.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942193-rapper-accused-of-moonlighting-in-violent-gang-pleads-guilty/

 

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Police hunt for ‘cardboard box-head’ failed Patong gold shop robber

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PHUKET: Police believe that a man who broke through a wall to rob a gold shop in Patong before dawn yesterday (Sept 9), may be a foreigner.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942197-police-hunt-for-‘cardboard-box-head’-failed-patong-gold-shop-robber/

 

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PM wants “small fries” in graft probes to be ensured fairness

 

 

BANGKOK:-- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha has instructed the National Anti-Corruption Board to ensure fairness to low-ranking officials under investigation for alleged corruption who merely followed orders of their corrupt boss and who did not benefit from the corrupt practices.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942199-pm-wants-“small-fries”-in-graft-probes-to-be-ensured-fairness/

 

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"Now is the time to do something" - Police to act as crime wave overwhelms Hua Hin

 

Image: Thairath

 

HUA HIN:-- A huge gathering of police in Hua Hin last night pledged to clear up the town as the "Protect Hua Hin" project began.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942203-now-is-the-time-to-do-something-police-to-act-as-crime-wave-overwhelms-hua-hin/

 

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Up country kid wows the Thais with her English ability

 

Image: Manager

 

A five year old girl from the North East of the country is wowing the online community with her English ability.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942205-up-country-kid-wows-the-thais-with-her-english-ability/

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Immigration chief promises tough action against illegal workers doing Thai jobs

 

Image: Sanook

 

BANGKOK:-- The immigration chief has promised tough action against illegal foreign workers especially those doing jobs reserved for Thais.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942209-immigration-chief-promises-tough-action-against-illegal-workers-doing-thai-jobs/

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Do something about our roads - Thai villagers call for action!

 

Image: Sanook

 

KLONG KHUT:-- In a scene becoming increasing familiar in rural Thailand villagers in the south have planted banana trees in a potholed road to get local authorities to make repairs.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942212-do-something-about-our-roads-thai-villagers-call-for-action/

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12 dead, 16 hurt in explosion and fire at Bangladesh factory 

 

NEW DELHI (AP) — Officials say a boiler has exploded and triggered a fire at a packaging factory in Bangladesh, leaving at least 12 people dead and 16 others injured.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942214-12-dead-16-hurt-in-explosion-and-fire-at-bangladesh-factory/

 

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Stan Wawrinka outlasts Nishikori to reach 1st US Open final

RACHEL COHEN, AP Sports Writer

 

NEW YORK (AP) — Stan Wawrinka spent the first set of his U.S. Open semifinal letting Kei Nishikori push him around the court.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942216-stan-wawrinka-outlasts-nishikori-to-reach-1st-us-open-final/

 

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Armed motorcycle robbers arrested for Bangkok attack

 

Image: Daily News

 

BANGKOK:-- Police in Bangkok have announced the arrest of two north easterners responsible for shooting at a man on a motorcycle and stealing his bike. They have been charged with attempted murder.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942222-armed-motorcycle-robbers-arrested-for-bangkok-attack/

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Government begins paying 400-baht monthly subsidy to low-income earners’ infants

 

 

BANGKOK:-- The government yesterday began paying 400 baht cash subsidy to 56,400 infants of low-income earners under its plan to improve the quality of life of poor families.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942226-government-begins-paying-400-baht-monthly-subsidy-to-low-income-earners’-infants/

 

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People want Ministry of Interior to hold next general election rather than the EC

 

 

BANGKOK:-- The majority of people said they wanted to have the Ministry of Interior taking charge of holding the next election as they saw the Election Commission (EC) would be incapable of stopping vote buying efficiently.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942228-people-want-ministry-of-interior-to-hold-next-general-election-rather-than-the-ec/

 

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Phuket somtam salad serving brings claim of snake surprise

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Phuket Town noodle vendor is adamant that her Super Cheap somtam was made from snake, not fish.
 

PHUKET: A local noodle vendor in Phuket has filed a complaint with police over a serving of spicy somtam salad that she claimed contained not fish, as ordered, but snake.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942230-phuket-somtam-salad-serving-brings-claim-of-snake-surprise/

 

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Immigration officer faces murder charge for fatal Rohingya shooting

The Phuket News

 

The 18-year-old Rohingya escapee Mohammad Khawnee was shot dead while fleeing immigration officers in pursuit after the mass breakout of Rohingya refugees from the Phang Nga Immigration Detention Centre on May 23. Photo: The Phuket News / file
 

PHUKET: The immigration officer who fatally shot a Rohingya man on the run after escaping the Immigration Centre in Phang Nga in May is facing a murder charge in court, Phang Nga Police Deputy Superintendent Col Chote Chitchai has confirmed.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942231-immigration-officer-faces-murder-charge-for-fatal-rohingya-shooting/

 

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