New Rama IX parallel bridge design undergoes wind testing

  

BANGKOK, 15 September 2016 (NNT) - The technical structure of the new Rama IX parallel bridge is now receiving a wind tunnel test to examine its structural resilience. 

 

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Bangkok bombing trial in limbo without interpreter

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter -

 

Investigators canvas the scene after the 17-Aug bombing of Bangkok's Erawan Shrine.

 

BANGKOK — One of Thailand’s biggest criminal trials remains on hold after a military court turned down an organization’s offer of a professional translator, and another prisoner recruited for the job only spoke Uzbek.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/943047-bangkok-bombing-trial-in-limbo-without-interpreter/

 

 

Expat director Paul Spurrier talks about making ‘The Forest,’ his supernatural film set in Isaan

 

A still from The Forest. All photos: Paul Spurrier

 

Opening tonight at SF Cinema Terminal 21, is an eerie new supernatural horror film called The Forest.

 

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American backpacker who was assaulted by her ‘guide’ to leave Thailand tomorrow

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

Gavois is still recovering in Bangkok Hospital Phuket, but will fly out of the country tomorrow. Photo: Hospital handout/ The Phuket News

 

The American backpacker who was the victim of a sex attack by a man posing as a tour guide in Krabi is preparing to leave Thailand despite that fact that her case has yet to conclude in court, according to police.

 

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Uthen Thawai students do social work to clean up their image

 

 

Former and current students of Eastern Ratchamongkol Technology University’s Uthen Thawai campus on Thursday joined forces with members of the civic groups staged a cleanup in front of Siam Square shopping centre as part of the efforts to improve its public image.

 

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Police to seize assets of suspected bombers

 

 

Police are considering slapping suspected bombers alleged to be involved in the bomb and arson attacks in seven southern provinces in mid-August with charges of being an underground gang to pave the way for the seizure of their assets.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/943074-police-to-seize-assets-of-suspected-bombers/

 

Fresh warrant issued for suspected Phang Nga market bomber

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter

 

Police in Nakhon Si Thammarat province Thursday installed a large sign showing photos of the suspects in connection to the bomb and arson attacks during Mother’s Day holidays to urge people to help giving useful information. It also includes photos of suspects from the 2015 bombing of a Koh Samui shopping mall.

 

SURAT THANI — A seventh warrant was issued Thursday in connection to the spree of bomb and fire attacks during Mother’s Day holiday, while elsewhere the only suspect arrested so far denied all charges against him.

 

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Confident Prayuth gives florid account of nation on cusp of greatness

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

"Such a foul mouth," PM Prayuth Chan-ocha jokingly points to his mouth as he sang the verse from a pop song with reporters today at Government House.

 

BANGKOK — Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha, who was appointed prime minister by his appointed parliament two years ago, had a lot of hopes and ambitions to share Thursday.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/943077-confident-prayuth-gives-florid-account-of-nation-on-cusp-of-greatness/

 

PM reports on govt’s two-year performances and varied measures to solve problems

 

BANGKOK, 15 September 2016 (NNT) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha reported on the government's performances over the last two years, saying short-, medium- and long-term measures had been laid out to solve problems.

 

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Scienciest say THIS is how to make your smartphone battery last longer

 

 

We’ve visited the moon, climbed the highest mountains and found cures for some of the world’s most most dangerous diseases but mankind still hasn’t found a way of ensuring our smartphones can make it through a full day without running out of juice.

 

Full Story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/scienciest-say-this-is-how-to-make-your-smartphone-battery-last-longer/17488/

British bar owner on Koh Phangan says council man ripped him off and wanted bribes

Image: Thairath

 

KOH PHANGAN:-- A British bar owner on the island of Koh Phangan has filed a complaint with police about corruption at his local administration office.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/943095-british-bar-owner-on-koh-phangan-says-council-man-ripped-him-off-and-wanted-bribes/

 

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