Philippine president wants US forces out of restive south 
JIM GOMEZ, Associated Press

 

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday he wants U.S. forces out of his country's south and blamed America for inflaming Muslim insurgencies in the region, in his first public statement opposing the presence of American troops.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942617-philippine-president-wants-us-forces-out-of-restive-south /

 

US flies bombers over South Korea in show of force against North 
LEE JIN-MAN, Associated Press

 

OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea (AP) — The United States on Tuesday sent nuclear-capable supersonic bombers streaking over ally South Korea in a show of force meant to cow North Korea after its recent nuclear test and also to settle rattled nerves in the South.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942618-us-flies-bombers-over-south-korea-in-show-of-force-against-north/ 

North Korea mobilizes after floods kill at least 133 
ERIC TALMADGE, Associated Press

 

TOKYO (AP) — North Korea is mobilizing to deal with a disastrous flood that killed more than 130 people, destroyed tens of thousands of homes and crippled infrastructure in its northern-most province.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942620-north-korea-mobilizes-after-floods-kill-at-least-133 /

 

Edward Snowden: ACLU and Amnesty seek presidential pardon

 

WASHINGTON: -- Two of the most prominent human rights organisations in the United States are about to launch a campaign for the presidential pardon of Edward Snowden.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942623-edward-snowden-aclu-and-amnesty-seek-presidential-pardon/

 

UPDATE:
 

Missing Chinese tourist found

 

 

SRIRACHA: -- The 35-year-old Chinese tourist went missing for two days while visiting Sriracha Tiger Zoo with her tour group since Sunday afternoon was found this morning safe and sound.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942493-chinese-tourist-goes-missing-at-sriracha-tiger-zoo/?do=findComment&comment=11142888

 

Suspects in Custody Over Drug Dealer Revenge Shooting

Report by Pattaya One News Team

 

 

PATTAYA: -- On the night of September 2 Mr Wittawat Laokain (aka Gun) Nongket, a twenty-five year old from Chonburi, was killed during a drive-by shooting on Prapanimit Road, Pattaya

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942625-suspects-in-custody-over-drug-dealer-revenge-shooting-in-pattaya/

 

"Trust me I'm a doctor!" - alleged conman and team nabbed for housing fraud in Chonburi

 

Image: tnamcot

 

CHONBURI: -- Three people have been arrested for an alleged fraud involving a housing project in Chonburi.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942627-trust-me-im-a-doctor-alleged-conman-and-team-nabbed-for-housing-fraud-in-chonburi/

 

"Free Tour" foreign businessmen a national security issue for Thailand, says immigration chief

 

Image: tnamcot

 

BANGKOK: -- The head of Thailand's immigration has called for increased action to stop foreigners arriving in Thailand under the cover of tourism who then set up businesses in the country.

Full story:  http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942630-free-tour-foreign-businessmen-a-national-security-issue-for-thailand-says-immigration-chief/

 

SET opens up 19.67 to 1,431.52 /Bangkok Post

Fast track Immigration Scam: In and out of Thailand for 50 baht - no passport required!

 

Image: Sanook

 

SURIN: -- It sounds like a dream but reporters have shown how easy it is to enter and leave Thailand - for just 50 baht a time.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942634-fast-track-immigration-scam-in-and-out-of-thailand-for-50-baht-no-passport-required/

 

"Rai" becomes tropical storm, will unleash relentless rainfall through to the weekend

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Thailand Meteorological Department today issued the latest warning of heavy to heaviest rains in the upper part of the country covering 28 provinces, starting tonight as depression "Rai" has gained momentum and turned into a tropical storm as it is approaching the Vietnamese coast of Danang this morning.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942637-rai-becomes-tropical-storm-will-unleash-relentless-rainfall-through to-the-weekend/

 

UPDATE:

 

Tropical storm Rai to reach Thailand tonight

 

  

BANGKOK, 13 September 2016 (NNT) - The Meteorological Department has warned people in the North and Northeast of Thailand to brace for heavy rains as the tropical storm ‘Rai’ has already made landfall in Vietnam. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942637-rai-becomes-tropical-storm-will-unleash-relentless-rainfall-through to-the-weekend/?do=findComment&comment=11143224

 

Chao Phraya for All project to serve multiple purposes

 

  

BANGKOK, 13 September 2016 (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) made known that the Chao Phraya for All project is the government’s policy aimed at returning public spaces to the people. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942639-chao-phraya-for-all-project-to-serve-multiple-purposes/

 

Assad vows to recover all of Syria from ‘terrorist groups’

Keith Walker

 

 

DAMASCUS: -- Hours before a US-Russian ceasefire deal was due to take effect, the Syrian president said the Syrian state was determined to recover all areas from terrorist groups.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942642-assad-vows-to-recover-all-of-syria-from-‘terrorist-groups’/

 

Peace activist Stanley Sheinbaum dies at 96 in Los Angeles 
ROBERT JABLON, Associated Press

 

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stanley K. Sheinbaum, a former economics professor whose drive for Mideast peace had him mingling with presidents, royalty and movie stars, has died. He was 96.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942643-peace-activist-stanley-sheinbaum-dies-at-96-in-los-angeles /

 

Revenue screens 8 million low income earners prior to receiving rights for free state welfare

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Eight million people who registered as low income earners will be thoroughly screened before they are entitled to free state welfare.

 

Full story: 

Ex-speaker latest to fall in Brazil's corruption scandals 

 

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The once powerful speaker of Congress' lower house is the latest top politician to fall before the mammoth corruption scandals that have caused widespread anger among Brazilians.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942645-ex-speaker-latest-to-fall-in-brazils-corruption-scandals /

 

Japanese fashion retailer Miniso opens first three outlets in Hanoi

 

 

HANOI: -- Japanese retailing chain for affordable fashion and lifestyle products, Miniso, opened three outlets in Hanoi last Saturday, Thanh Nien News Online reported on Monday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942647-japanese-fashion-retailer-miniso-opens-first-three-outlets-in-hanoi/

New Phuket Governor to arrive from Maha Sarakham

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Chokchai Detamornthan, the current Governor of Maha Sarakham Province in Northeast Thailand (Isan), will to take up the post of Governor of Phuket on October 1.

 

PHUKET: -- Chokchai Detamornthan, the current Governor of Maha Sarakham Province in Northeast Thailand (Isan), will arrive in Phuket to take up the post of Governor of Phuket on October 1.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942649-new-phuket-governor-to-arrive-from-maha-sarakham/

 

Video:  Bag snatchers caught on tape - but who are the smiling men who stole from a foreigner?

 

Image: Manager Online

 

BANGKOK: -- A video of a bag snatch from a foreigner on CCTV is doing the rounds of social media.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942654-video-bag-snatchers-caught-on-tape-but-who-are-the-smiling-men-who-stole-from-a-foreigner/

 

Free trains to get makeover for State Railway's 120th birthday

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

Photo: State Railway of Thailand

 

BANGKOK: -- The set of old trains that are free for anyone to ride will receive a major makeover, the State Railway of Thailand announced yesterday, as the organization celebrates its 120th anniversary this year.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942656-free-trains-to-get-makeover-for-state-railways-120th-birthday/

 

SET says Thai stock market remains attractive to foreign investors

  

BANGKOK, 13 September 2016 (NNT) - The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) said the Thai stock market remains strong and attractive to foreign investors. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942662-set-says-thai-stock-market-remains-attractive-to-foreign-investors/

 

Singapore steps up fight against Zika virus with outreach events

 

 

SINGAPORE: -- Singapore stepped up its fight against mosquitoes across the island on Monday in a bid to stop Zika virus from spreading further as 11 new cases of locally-transmitted infections were reported bringing the total of such cases to 329 so far, The Straits Times Online reported on Tuesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942664-singapore-steps-up-fight-against-zika-virus-with-outreach-events/

 

UPDATE:

 

'Missing' Chinese tourist doesn't want to go back to China

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter -

 

  

Gau Li Ping, in orange and red, is escorted to Phyathai Sriracha Hospital on Tuesday in Chonburi province.

 

CHONBURI — A Chinese woman who reportedly vanished at a tiger zoo in Chonburi province was found Tuesday hiding in a farmer’s hut in a nearby rice field, police said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942493-chinese-tourist-goes-missing-at-sriracha-tiger-zoo/?do=findComment&comment=11143751

 

Stricter measure for mobile banking users agreed

 

 

BANGKOK: -- In an effort to ensure full security for customers in using mobile banking services, commercial banks have agreed to submit over 15 million mobile phone numbers of their customers who have registered for mobile banking services to mobile phone operators to look after with care.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942669-stricter-measure-for-mobile-banking-users-agreed/

 

Incoming army commander to continue work of predecessor

  

BANGKOK, 13 September 2016 (NNT) – The successor to the current Royal Thai Army Commander has affirmed he will continue the ongoing missions of the army and will support the work and policies of the government and the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to maintain security in the nation. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942670-incoming-thai-army-commander-to-continue-work-of-predecessor/

 

OPINION

Harder times for Palestine if Clinton wins US election

by Stanley L Cohen | Stanley L Cohen is an attorney and human rights activist who has done extensive work in the Middle East and Africa.

 

It is clear that Hillary Clinton will not be visiting any Arab capital with a proffered fig leaf

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942673-harder-times-for-palestine-if-clinton-wins-us-election/

 

Youth networks call for punishment in light of excessive hazing

  

BANGKOK, 13 September 2016 (NNT) – A network of youths has voiced agreement towards punishment of institutions that allow for excessive hazing. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942675-youth-networks-call-for-punishment-in-light-of-excessive-hazing/

 

Clinton tries to blunt fallout from not disclosing pneumonia 
JULIE PACE, AP White House Correspondent

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Hillary Clinton was diagnosed with pneumonia late last week, she informed a handful of her closest advisers, but pressed on with a busy campaign schedule and did not inform the public that she was sick. "I just didn't think it was going to be that big a deal," she said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942676-clinton-tries-to-blunt-fallout-from-not-disclosing-pneumonia /

 

Top architect says river project plagiarized design

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter -

 

At top, a rendering of the proposed Viman Phra In (Paradise of Indra) as presented by the Chao Phraya boardwalk design team. At bottom, a rendered image of Crystal Island as designed by British architect Norman Foster.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942678-top-architect-says-chao-phraya-river-project-plagiarized-design/