Swastika Flags Flown During Donald Trump Boat Parade in Florida

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Russian arrested for allegedly killing mother, daughter in road accident

The Nation

 

PATTAYA:-- A Russian tourist was arrested for allegedly killing a Thai woman and her five-month-old daughter in a road accident in Pattaya early Saturday, police said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944662-russian-arrested-for-allegedly-killing-mother-daughter-in-road-accident/

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The week that was in Thailand news: Foreigners join the Thais in putting their foot in it!

 

 

For a nation that has such a big problem with feet and the direction they are pointing, they sure seem to be used a lot. Visitors are often regaled by cultural advice to keep your feet – and especially the soles – to yourself. Some of the worst insults in the Thai language use that part of the anatomy rather more than bits further up favored by cussing foreigners.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944704-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-foreigners-join-the-thais-in-putting-their-foot-in-it/

 

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‘Empower the EC’ proposal welcomed by people

 

 

BANGKOK:-- The majority of people agree to give more power to the Election Commission (EC) to tackle electoral frauds.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944744-‘empower-the-ec’-proposal-welcomed-by-people/

 

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Transport Minister moves on immigration delays at Phuket Airport

Suthicha Sirirat

 

 

PHUKET: Transport Minister Lt Gen Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has confirmed more officers have been assigned to bolster immigration at Phuket international Airport to reduce long queues of tourists waiting to leave the country.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944745-transport-minister-moves-on-immigration-delays-at-phuket-airport/

 

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Phuket beaches closed as Portuguese man o’ war wash ashore

Yutthawat Lekmak

 

Phuket's Nai Yang and Nai Thon beaches have been closed to swimmers following Portuguese man o’ war and box jellyfish being washed ashore. Photo: Phuket LIfeguard Service
 

PHUKET: Officials at Sirinath National Park have closed Nai Thon and Nai Yang beaches after box jellyfish and Portuguese man o’ war have been found washed ashore by storm surf.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944747-phuket-beaches-closed-as-portuguese-man-o’-war-wash-ashore/

 

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Three suspects in alleged passport forgery/ body in freezer case ordered held by court

 

Image: Thairath

 

BANGKOK:-- The three suspects in the alleged passport forgery case in which a policeman was shot and a cut up body found in a freezer have been ordered held by a Bangkok court.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944749-three-suspects-in-alleged-passport-forgery-body-in-freezer-case-ordered-held-by-court/

 

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All smiles once again as Aussie and 500K are reunited thanks to Bangkok cabbie

 

Image: Krobkruakao

 

BANGKOK:-- It was all smiles at Suvarnabhumi airport for the second time this week as an Australian businessman was reunited with more than 500,000 baht he had dropped in a cab.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944750-all-smiles-once-again-as-aussie-and-500k-are-reunited-thanks-to-bangkok-cabbie/

 

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Police raid Pattaya Hi-So drinks and drugs party - ketamine found

 

Image: Sanook 

 

PATTAYA:-- Police acting on a tip off  raided a fancy house in Pattaya where they found evidence of drugs and drug taking.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944752-police-raid-pattaya-hi-so-drinks-and-drugs-party-ketamine-found/

 

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New bridge to Koh Lanta approved

Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

Krabi Governor Pinit Boonlert points to where the proposed bridge would connect the island to Krabi. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

KRABI: Construction of a bridge linking Koh Lanta with the mainland in Krabi has been approved by the central government, it was announced last week.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944753-new-bridge-to-koh-lanta-approved/

 

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Teen thief nabbed for Phuket Town car break-ins

Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

PHUKET: Police arrested a 16-year-old boy yesterday who they allege is behind a string of car break-ins and robberies in Phuket Town.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944754-teen-thief-nabbed-for-phuket-town-car-break-ins/

 

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7 Myanmar migrants arrested in Songkhla’s Sadao district

The Nation

SONGKHLA:-- Border patrol police and administrative officials early Saturday morning rounded up seven undocumented Myanmar migrants at a para-rubber plantation in Songkhla’s Sadao district.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944758-7-myanmar-migrants-arrested-in-songkhla’s-sadao-district/

 

 

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PM: Thailand’s international image improves

Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

 

BANGKOK, 24 September 2016 (NNT) – The prime minister said Thailand’s image in the international community has improved.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944759-pm-thailand’s-international-image-improves/ 

 

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DPM Prawit asks military to uphold transparency

Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

 

BANGKOK, 24 September 2016 (NNT) – Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan has urged the military to spend its budget transparently and help those in need.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944761-dpm-prawit-asks-military-to-uphold-transparency/ 

 

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NLA appoints new House secretary general

Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

 

BANGKOK, 24 September 2016 (NNT) – The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has named Sorachai Pianwet the new secretary general of the House of Representatives.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944762-nla-appoints-new-house-secretary-general/

 

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Drones to be used in restive south

Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

 

BANGKOK, 24 September 2016 (NNT) – The Defense Technology Institute gave the military drone prototypes to be used in the violence-torn region.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944764-drones-to-be-used-in-restive-south/ 

 

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Police arrest "win" for taxi driver murder- he is taken on reenactment

 

Image: Daily News

 

BANG PLEE:-- A motorcycle taxi driver has been arrested for the murder of the taxi driver in Bang Plee on Tuesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944765-police-arrest-win-for-taxi-driver-murder-he-is-taken-on-reenactment/

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The roads that don't join in Sri Racha cause headaches for locals!

 

Image: Sanook

 

SRI RACHA:-- Two roads built three years ago in Sri Racha have one fundamental problem - they don't join up in the middle.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944766-the-roads-that-dont-join-in-sri-racha-cause-headaches-for-locals/

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Drunk Russian flees crash scene leaving five month baby dying

Report shared by Pattaya One News Team

 

 

PATTAYA:-- A Russian tourist was arrested for allegedly killing a Thai woman and her five-month-old daughter in a road accident in Pattaya early Saturday, police said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944662-russian-arrested-for-allegedly-killing-mother-daughter-in-road-accident/

 

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One Killed as Honda Civic Smashes Through 3 Shop Houses

Report by Pattaya One News Team

 

 

PATTAYA:-- At 02.30 hrs on 24th September 2016 Pol Capt Pichitpong Pikulthong Sub Inspector Inquiry Banglamung Police Station was informed of an accident between a sedan and motorcycle and also damaged the household in the area.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944768-one-killed-as-honda-civic-smashes-through-3-shop-houses/

 

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Pattaya drugs bust. Drugs and guns discovered after dealer caught

Report shared by The Pattaya One News Team

 

 

PATTAYA:-- On September 20, Pattaya police officers attempted to trap two suspected drug dealers by arranging to buy three-grams of Ice.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944769-pattaya-drugs-bust-drugs-and-guns-discovered-after-dealer-caught/

 

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Pattaya Hell’s Angels Attack – The other side to the story

Report by Pattaya one News Team

 

Daniel Anthony Stalley, 34, and John Lee, 43, both members of the Hells Angels motorcycle club, turned themselves in to Pattaya police chief Pol Col Apichai Krobphet

 

PATTAYA:-- Credible evidence has emerged that seems to confirm the Australian bikers, who were involved in a fight with a group of Thai men on Friday were, in fact, only defending themselves.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944770-pattaya-hell’s-angels-attack-–-the-other-side-to-the-story/

 

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Mandzukic again off form as Juve struggles to 1-0 win

DANIELLA MATAR, Associated Press

 

MILAN (AP) — It was meant to be the match where Mario Mandzukic showed he could be more than an understudy to Gonzalo Higuain this season.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944771-mandzukic-again-off-form-as-juve-struggles-to-1-0-win/

 

 

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Wenger celebrates 20 years at Arsenal by beating Chelsea 3-0

ROB HARRIS, AP Global Soccer Writer

 

LONDON (AP) — For once, a landmark game for Arsene Wenger wasn't spoiled by Chelsea, and this time it was Arsenal humiliating its London rival.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944772-wenger-celebrates-20-years-at-arsenal-by-beating-chelsea-3-0/

 

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Rooney-less United wins; Wenger joy as Arsenal beats Chelsea

ROB HARRIS, AP Global Soccer Writer

 

LONDON (AP) — By reeling off a sixth successive English Premier League victory on Saturday, Manchester City underlined just how formidable it is under Pep Guardiola.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944773-rooney-less-united-wins-wenger-joy-as-arsenal-beats-chelsea/

 

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Barcelona routs Sporting 5-0 in 1st game without Messi

TALES AZZONI, AP Sports Writer

 

MADRID (AP) — Barcelona didn't show any signs of missing Lionel Messi on Saturday, cruising past Sporting Gijon 5-0 in its first Spanish league game without the injured playmaker.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944774-barcelona-routs-sporting-5-0-in-1st-game-without-messi/

 

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Lecomte's brilliant saves help Lorient down Lyon 1-0

SAMUEL PETREQUIN, AP Sports Writer

 

PARIS (AP) — Lorient president Loic Fery offered a contract extension to Benjamin Lecomte this week. His goalkeeper did not betray his faith, making eight saves to help beat Lyon 1-0 in the French league on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944775-lecomtes-brilliant-saves-help-lorient-down-lyon-1-0/

 

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Bayern leaves it late to beat Hamburg in Bundesliga

CIARAN FAHEY, Associated Press

 

BERLIN (AP) — With their coach's job on the line, Hamburger SV players responded with a tenacious performance to hold Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich scoreless for 88 minutes before losing 1-0 on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944777-bayern-leaves-it-late-to-beat-hamburg-in-bundesliga/

 

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After dropping Rooney, United beats Leicester 4-1 in EPL 

STEVE DOUGLAS, AP Sports Writer

 

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Dropping Wayne Rooney had the desired effect for Manchester United.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944778-after-dropping-rooney-united-beats-leicester-4-1-in-epl/

 

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Melbourne to meet Cronulla in NRL grand final 

 

SYDNEY (AP) — Melbourne held on to beat Canberra 14-12 on Saturday and earn a place opposite Cronulla in the National Rugby League grand final.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944779-melbourne-to-meet-cronulla-in-nrl-grand-final/

 

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Sydney, Western Bulldogs to meet in AFL grand final

 

SYDNEY (AP) — The Western Bulldogs will face Sydney in the grand final of the Australian Football League after beating Greater Western Sydney 13.11 (89) to 12.11 (83) in a preliminary final on Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/944782-sydney-western-bulldogs-to-meet-in-afl-grand-final/