And so the exodus of quality expats begins. This time it's personal

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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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The Week That Was in Thailand News: Living in Thailand – it’s almost too good for words.

 

 

Yawn…it was just more of the same incompetence and avoidable accidents. No less than twelve deaths of tourists swept away by the sea at sandy beaches in a matter of days. No proper lifeguards in attendance, a public who have no responsibility for themselves. A pedestrian overpass collapses on a motorway – delays for 24 hours while they try and clear up the mess caused by the idiot truck driver that careered into it. Will the driver or the authority own up? Neither, I expect. Then a major firm collapses, too, plunging thousands of hoodwinked investors who trusted the corrupt big guys, into uncertainty.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942283-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-living-in-thailand-–-it’s-almost-too-good-for-words/

 

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Police drunk-driving crash lands six in hospital, sparks outrage

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Phang Nga Police last night had to stave off local residents angry after a police officer reeking of alcohol slammed into two motorbikes and a car - leaving six people injured - then fleeing the scene. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub
 

PHUKET: An off-duty police officer reeking of alcohol leaving six people injured after his pickup truck crossed Phetkasem Rd and crashed into them – before the officer fled the scene – last night (Sept 9) has outraged local residents in Phang Nga Town.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942268-police-drunk-driving-crash-lands-six-in-hospital-sparks-outrage/

 

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Hat Yai railway station tightens security as Thai Muslim return homes to celebrate long weekend holidays

 

HAT YAI:-- Thai Muslims across the country began travelling homes in the South today by trains and buses to celebrate the Eid al-Adha holidays

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942270-hat-yai-railway-station-tightens-security-as-thai-muslim-return-homes-to-celebrate-long-weekend-holidays/

 

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Tourism Minister in Phuket to bolster tourist confidence in security

The Phuket News

 

Minister Kobkarn joined Tourist Police Commander Maj Gen Surachet Hakpan and guests to launch the 'We're Safe, Thailand's Safe' campaign at the Duangjit Resort & Spa in Patong this morning (Sept 10), Photo: PR Dept
 

PHUKET: Tourism Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul arrived in Phuket today to launch a campaign to boost tourist confidence in security, ahead of a Tourist Police mass event on Bangla Rd, Patong, this evening (Sept 10).

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942267-tourism-minister-in-phuket-to-bolster-tourist-confidence-in-security/

 

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PM hails Govt’s success in combating corruption

Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

 

BANGKOK, 10 September 2016 (NNT) – Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has highlighted one of the government’s greatest achievements which is to reduce corruption in the operations of all levels of administration.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942264-pm-hails-govt’s-success-in-combating-corruption/

 

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Former bank chairman jailed 30 years over illegal withdrawals in Vietnam

 

Former chairman of Vietnam’s Construction Bank was sentenced to 30 years imprisonment for illegally withdrawing 9 trillion (US$40 million) in violations of lending rules on Friday, Thanh Nien News Onlinereported on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942266-former-bank-chairman-jailed-30-years-over-illegal-withdrawals-in-vietnam/

 

 

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Duterte reminds US of a massacre by American colonizers in Mindanao a century ago

 

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte brought up forgotten massacre of hundreds of Moros in Mindanao by the American colonizers a century ago to remind the US government of a lesson in human rights during the East Asia Summit in Vientiane, The Manila Times Online reported on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942265-duterte-reminds-us-of-a-massacre-by-american-colonizers-in-mindanao-a-century-ago/

 

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UN seeks new sanctions on North Korea after nuclear test

 

 

The United Nations has strongly condemned North Korea’s fifth and most powerful nuclear test to date, agreeing immediately to draw up significant new sanctions.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942272-un-seeks-new-sanctions-on-north-korea-after-nuclear-test/

 

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About 20 Zika cases confirmed in Bangkok but there are no fatalities yet

 

 

BANGKOK:-- About 20 cases of Zika virus infection have been confirmed in Bangkok, but none of them have shown any symptoms of sickness, said Dr Wanthanee Wattana, deputy city clerk of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942285-about-20-zika-cases-confirmed-in-bangkok-but-there-are-no-fatalities-yet/

 

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Voices In Head Tell Man To Steal Taxi: Police

 By Kaewta Ketbungkan, Staff Reporter

 

Yodchai Meepong, fourth from right, poses with police next to the taxi he is accused of stealing Saturday morning in Bangkok.

 

BANGKOK — Phaholyothin police officers arrested a man Saturday morning who claimed to have robbed a taxi because of “orders inside his head.”

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942286-voices-in-head-tell-man-to-steal-taxi-police/

 

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NRSA: Three rivers approve 65 reform proposals

Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

 

BANGKOK, 10 September 2016 (NNT) – According to the first deputy speaker of the National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA), the whip of three rivers has already approved 65 reform proposals.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942287-nrsa-three-rivers-approve-65-reform-proposals/

 

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EC submits draft act on political parties to charter drafters

Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

BANGKOK, 10 September 2016 (NNT) – The Election Commission (EC) has already submitted a draft act on political parties to the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC), according to Election Commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942288-ec-submits-draft-act-on-political-parties-to-charter-drafters/

 

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World's highest bridge nears completion

Catherine Hardy

 

 

Engineers in China have connected the two sides of the world’s highest cable-bridge.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942289-worlds-highest-bridge-nears-completion/

 

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Kerber wins 1st US Open title by beating Pliskova in final

HOWARD FENDRICH, AP Tennis Writer

 

NEW YORK (AP) — Early in what would become a tight test of a U.S. Open final, Angelique Kerber sprinted forward to somehow reach a drop shot and scoop a down-the-line winner to a corner.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942290-kerber-wins-1st-us-open-title-by-beating-pliskova-in-final/

 

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Barcelona stunned by promoted Alaves, Madrid & Atletico win

JOSEPH WILSON, Associated Press

 

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona coach Luis Enrique likely thought that a match against promoted Alaves would be a good opportunity to give most of his stars the day off.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942291-barcelona-stunned-by-promoted-alaves-madrid-atletico-win/

 

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West Ham fans brawl as team implodes with loss to Watford 

 

LONDON (AP) — West Ham fans brawled in the Olympic Stadium as their team imploded on the pitch, throwing away a two-goal lead to lose 4-2 to Watford in the English Premier League on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942292-west-ham-fans-brawl-as-team-implodes-with-loss-to-watford/

 

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Juventus in Champions League form with Higuain and Pjanic

ANDREW DAMPF, AP Sports Writer

 

ROME (AP) — Juventus' two prized acquisitions were on full display in a convincing 3-1 win over Sassuolo in Serie A on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942293-juventus-in-champions-league-form-with-higuain-and-pjanic/

 

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Lyon's weak defending exposed again in 3-1 loss to Bordeaux

JEROME PUGMIRE, AP Sports Writer

 

PARIS (AP) — If Lyon wants to challenge for the French league title it must learn how to defend, because frailties at the back were glaringly exposed again in a 3-1 home loss to Bordeaux on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942294-lyons-weak-defending-exposed-again-in-3-1-loss-to-bordeaux/

 

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Cazorla comes to Arsenal's rescue with stoppage-time penalty 

ROB HARRIS, AP Global Soccer Writer

 

LONDON (AP) — Arsenal relied on Santi Cazorla's stoppage-time penalty to secure a 2-1 victory over Southampton on Saturday after another unconvincing display from the London club as it chases a first Premier League title since 2004.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942295-cazorla-comes-to-arsenals-rescue-with-stoppage-time-penalty/

 

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Leipzig stuns Borussia Dortmund to win 1st Bundesliga game

CIARAN FAHEY, Associated Press

 

BERLIN (AP) — In a duel between one of Germany's most popular sides and arguably its most hated, Naby Keita struck late as Leipzig stunned Borussia Dortmund 1-0 to win its first Bundesliga game on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942296-leipzig-stuns-borussia-dortmund-to-win-1st-bundesliga-game/

 

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City wins Manchester derby, big wins for Liverpool, Spurs

STEVE DOUGLAS, AP Sports Writer

 

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — It was bad enough for Jose Mourinho that his first Manchester derby ended in defeat.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942297-city-wins-manchester-derby-big-wins-for-liverpool-spurs/

 

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Ball-playing Bravo shows good, bad side in Man City debut

STEVE DOUGLAS, AP Sports Writer

 

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — In the boldest call of his short time at Manchester City, Pep Guardiola jettisoned Joe Hart and replaced him with Claudio Bravo to have a ball-playing goalkeeper in his team.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942298-ball-playing-bravo-shows-good-bad-side-in-man-city-debut/

 

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Clinton: 'Deplorables' comment was "grossly generalistic"

CATHERINE LUCEY, Associated Press

 

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — Hillary Clinton said Saturday that she was wrong to put half of Donald Trump's supporters in a "basket of deplorables," but didn't back down from a description of his campaign the Republican nominee said smeared many Americans and would take a political toll.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942299-clinton-deplorables-comment-was-grossly-generalistic/

 

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John Hinckley Jr. leaves DC mental hospital for Virginia

JESSICA GRESKO, Associated Press

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan has been released from a Washington mental hospital for good, more than 35 years after the shooting.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942300-john-hinckley-jr-leaves-dc-mental-hospital-for-virginia/

 

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Gotta catch 'em all - Met Police show drug case suspects as Pokemon at news conference

 

Image: Thairath

 

BANGKOK:-- There seems to be no end to the innovations of the Thai police.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942301-gotta-catch-em-all-met-police-show-drug-case-suspects-as-pokemon-at-news-conference/ 

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Illegal Chinese tour guides face extended "stay" in Thailand - could be five years

 

Image: Sanook

 

BANGKOK:-- Three illegal Chinese tour guides arrested at Don Muang airport yesterday could face up to five years in jail for doing jobs reserved for Thais.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942302-illegal-chinese-tour-guides-face-extended-stay-in-thailand-could-be-five-years/

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Motorcycle taxi riders attack man for telling them to get out of the bicycle lane

 

Image: Thairath

 

BANGKOK:-- A video is doing the rounds of social media after a man was attacked by two motorcycle taxi riders.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942303-motorcycle-taxi-riders-attack-man-for-telling-them-to-get-out-of-the-bicycle-lane/

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Hua Hin beach encroachment - top provincial policeman wants action as saga rolls on

 

Image: Thai News Agency

 

HUA HIN:-- Two years after a court judgment in the long running Hua Hin beach encroachment case nothing has been done to clear the area of illegal hotels, seafood restaurants and guest houses.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942306-hua-hin-beach-encroachment-top-provincial-policeman-wants-action-as-saga-rolls-on/

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Silk Road suspect defies extradition efforts from Thailand 10 months after arrest: Report

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

 

Roger Thomas Clark, a Canadian man accused of helping operate Silk Road, the now defunct internet drug bazaar, vowed to beat efforts to have him extradited to the United States in his first interview since being arrested last year in Thailand.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942307-silk-road-suspect-defies-extradition-efforts-from-thailand-10-months-after-arrest-report/