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Thaivisa Photography Competition (September 2016)
 

 
Enter the Thaivisa Photography Competition where you can win a two night stay at the luxury Palm Grove Resort in Pattaya, worth an estimated 10,000 Baht.
 
Submit your photos here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/940594-thai-visa-photo-competition-september-2016/

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Ford stalls response to faulty Focus, Fiesta cars in Phuket

Yutthawat Lekmak

 

Ford has yet to respond positively to formal complaints filed over faulty Focus, Fiesta models in Phuket. Photo: Yutthawat Lekmak

 

PHUKET:-- Representatives from Anuphas Ford Phuket have declined to comment on recent complaints raised with the Phuket Consumer Protection Office regarding gearbox and engine faults with Ford Fiesta and Focus models.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945732-ford-stalls-response-to-faulty-focus-fiesta-cars-in-phuket/

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DSI officials faulted for dereliction of duties

 

 

BANGKOK: -- A group of Department of Special Investigation (DSI) officials on duty the night former Phang-nga land official Thawatchai Anukul died mysteriously have been faulted for dereliction of duty and making false report.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945774-dsi-officials-faulted-for-dereliction-of-duties/

 

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Importer of Vespa motorcycles faces over 500 million tax evasion charges

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Sole distributer of Vespa motorcycles in Thailand, Vespiario Thailand Company, has been accused of evading taxes worth more than 500 million baht for motorcycles imported into the country from Vietnam during 2010-2013.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945775-importer-of-vespa-motorcycles-faces-over-500-million-tax-evasion-charges/

 

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A petrol station assistant shot dead and the station bombed in Pattani

 

 

PATTANI: -- Suspected militants shot dead a petrol station assistant and then set off two bombs planted near the station in Pattani’s Kok Pho district Thursday, wounding six officials and civilians as they were at the scene for an investigation.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945776-petrol-station-assistant-shot-dead-station-bombed-in-pattani/

 

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Nai Lert Park hotel to close down early next year

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Curtain to fall on the Nai Lert Park hotel early next year after 36 years in service when the Sombatsiri family has agreed to sell the hotel to Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, Thailand’s largest hospital operator, at a price tag of 10,800 million baht.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945777-nai-lert-park-hotel-to-close-down-early-next-year/

 

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UPDATE:

 

One killed, seven injured in Pattani

THE NATION 

 

Explosive Ordnance Disposal officers inspect the damaged petrol station.

 

PATTANI: -- SUSPECTED insurgents shot dead a female petrol-station employee in Pattani’s Khok Pho district yesterday afternoon and then set off two home-made bombs, injuring seven people, as state officers responded to the shooting.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945776-petrol-station-assistant-shot-dead-station-bombed-in-pattani/?do=findComment&comment=11195456

 

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Meechai eases fears on PM

KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN,
PRAPASRI OSATHANON
THE NATION 

 

Meechai

 

‘Court ruling doesn’t open path for non-elected premier to rule for 8 years’

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945778-meechai-eases-fears-on-pm/

 

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‘Unelected PM could rule for 8 years’

WASAMON AUDJARINT,
PRAPHAN JINDALERTUDOMDEE
THE NATION 

 

 

Critics wary court ruling will pave the way and many Thais may find it acceptable

 

BANGKOK: -- CRITICS YESTERDAY pointed out that the Constitutional Court ruling on Wednesday would make it easy for a non-MP to become prime minister for up to eight years after the next general election.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945779-unelected-thai-pm-could-rule-for-8-years’/

 

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Bangkok on flood alert with forecast for more rain this week

TANATPONG KONGSAI,
PRATCH RUJIVANAROM
THE NATION 

 

 

BANGKOK: -- WITH more heavy rain expected to hit the capital this week, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has instructed officials to monitor main roads as well as 300 flood-prone secondary roads and housing estates.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945780-bangkok-on-flood-alert-with-forecast-for-more-rain-this-week/

 

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Mounting health risks for indulgent Gen Y: survey

PUANGCHOMPOO PRASERT 
THE NATION 

 

 

BANGKOK: -- GENERATION Y face greater health risks than older generations, as they average a mere 1.14 hours of physical activity each day and also smoke and drink more than older Thais, a survey has revealed.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945781-mounting-health-risks-for-indulgent-gen-y-survey/

 

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Rape suspect on police murder bid charge after siege at Samut Prakan

The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- A man who allegedly broke into an 18-year-old nursing assistant’s apartment in Bangkok’s Prawet district and raped her in the early hours of September 11

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945782-rape-suspect-on-police-murder-bid-charge-after-siege-at-samut-prakan/

 

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Myanmar refugees in Mae Hong Son province face repatriation

The Nation 

 

 

MAE HONG SON: -- Thai and Myanmar authorities are registering Myanmar refugees who fled to Mae Hong Son province for repatriation

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945783-myanmar-refugees-in-mae-hong-son-province-face-repatriation/

 

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Ex-education minister Somsak loses Bt16m home following court ruling

THE NATION 

 

Somsak

 

BANGKOK: -- THE SUPREME Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders has ruled in favour of the seizure request of a Bt16 million home belonging to former Chart Thai Pattana Party MP Somsak Prissananantakul

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945784-ex-education-minister-somsak-loses-bt16m-home-following-court-ruling/

 

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Pheu Thai claims PM remarks on rice scheme affect justice process

THE NATION 

 

 

BANGKOK: -- THE PHEU THAI Party yesterday called on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to stop trying to influence the justice process against former Cabinet members facing legal action over the last government’s rice-pledging scheme.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945785-pheu-thai-claims-pm-remarks-on-rice-scheme-affect-justice-process/

 

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BURNING ISSUE

We shouldn’t need iron fist to protect delicate nature

PIYAPORN WONGRUANG
THE NATION 

 

BANGKOK: -- Once again the authorities have fallen back on the double-edged sword of Article 44 and its absolute power. Yesterday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha issued a new order under the legislation to end unfinished business regarding the registration of domesticated elephants.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945786-we-shouldn’t-need-iron-fist-to-protect-delicate-nature/

 

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Beach Road 13/3 Destroyed by Tour Buses

Report by Pattaya One News Team

 

  

PATTAYA: -- Pattaya One news reporters have been receiving reports for six-months that the road surface has been seriously degrading at Soi 13/3 Beach Road, Pattaya.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945789-beach-road-133-destroyed-by-tour-buses/

 

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Thailand, China to cooperate in five new areas to drive growth
PETCHANET PRATRUANGKRAI
THE NATION

 

BANGKOK: -- THAILAND will develop closer ties with China under a strategic partnership covering five more areas that aim to be driven by innovation and promote economic growth for both countries.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945790-thailand-china-to-cooperate-in-five-new-areas-to-drive-growth/

 

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IT'S A KEEPER 

Brit fisherman reels in the world’s biggest carp weighing SIXTEEN stone in Thailand

BY JON LOCKETT

 

Tim (right) landed the giant fish with simple bait of bread and rice

Image: The SUN/BOURMOUTH NEWS

 

Tim Webb, 57, landed the enormous Siamese carp after an exhausting 90 minute battle

 

BAN PONG: -- The fisherman, who owns his own fishery in Thailand, lured the carp onto his line using a simple bait of bread and bran rice before engaging in the gruelling battle.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945791-brit-fisherman-reels-in-the-world’s-biggest-carp-weighing-220lbs-in-thailand/

 

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Case closed: Police say Hmong not in the wrong

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter -

 

A photo posted on Reddit Sunday claimed to show the process while a tourist’s watch was stolen by the kids in Chiang Mai. (Photo: Reddit / MedardBoss)

 

CHIANG MAI — Two young Hmong girls described as “tiny thieves” in headlines the world over were allowed back to the Chiang Mai temple where an unidentified tourist recently said they stole a watch.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945792-case-closed-police-say-hmong-not-in-the-wrong/

 

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Video: several people lucky to survive as trailer comes loose in Bang Plee

 

Video screen capture

 

BANGKOK: -- CCTV footage from a factory in Bang Plee shows the moments when several people were lucky to escape with their lives.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945793-video-several-people-lucky-to-survive-as-trailer-comes-loose-in-bang-plee/

 

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Two foreign gangs arrested stealing from shops and ATMs in Bangkok

 

Image: Daily News

 

BANGKOK: -- Police have announced the arrest of two foreign gangs in Bangkok. One case was four Chinese "skimmers" stealing from department stores with fake credit cards. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945794-two-foreign-gangs-arrested-stealing-from-shops-and-atms-in-bangkok/

 

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Monks should share the faith - not share the Birthday Cake!

 

Image: Sanook

 

BANGKOK: -- Pictures of a group of monks enjoying a birthday party have the Thai public up in arms.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945795-monks-should-share-the-faith-not-share-the-birthday-cake/

 

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Ukraine urges the world to remember the Babi Yar massacre

 

 

KIEV: -- Ukraine has hosted memorial services to remember those massacred 75 years ago at the Babi Yar ravine.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945798-ukraine-urges-the-world-to-remember-the-babi-yar-massacre/

 

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Scores injured as commuter train derails in US

Catherine Hardy

 

 

HOBOKEN, NJ: -- A train has derailed in a station in the US state of New Jersey.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945799-scores-injured-as-commuter-train-derails-in-us/

 

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Hollande pays tribute at site of Charlie Hebdo siege

 

 

PARIS: -- French President Francois Hollande has unveiled a plaque at a printing company north of Paris where the Charlie Hebdo attackers went into hiding before they were killed during a police siege.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945800-hollande-pays-tribute-at-site-of-charlie-hebdo-siege/

 

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Hungary prepares for referendum on EU refugee quotas

 

 

BUDAPEST: -- Campaigning in Hungary is in full swing ahead of a referendum this Sunday on EU refugee quotas.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945801-hungary-prepares-for-referendum-on-eu-refugee-quotas/

 

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UPDATE:

 

1 dead, over 100 hurt in train crash at New Jersey station

By DAVID PORTER and KAREN MATTHEWS

 

HOBOKEN, N.J. (AP) — A rush-hour commuter train crashed through a barrier at the busy Hoboken station and lurched across the waiting area Thursday morning, killing one person and injuring more than 100 others in a grisly wreck that renewed questions about whether long-delayed automated safety technology could have prevented the tragedy.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945799-scores-injured-as-commuter-train-derails-in-us/?do=findComment&comment=11195621

 

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Dismissing risks, Trump goes all-in on Bill Clinton's past

By JILL COLVIN

 

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump says he took the moral high ground at the first presidential debate by not mentioning the infidelities of former President Bill Clinton. But he hinted at them, talked about them immediately afterward and then sent his campaign's top backers out to do the same.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945802-dismissing-risks-trump-goes-all-in-on-bill-clintons-past/

 

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Clinton struggling to win over the young voters she needs

By NICHOLAS RICCARDI

 

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — John Morales was interning for Bernie Sanders' campaign when the longshot Democratic candidate's hopes started to fade in the spring. That's when Libertarian Gary Johnson caught his interest.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/945803-clinton-struggling-to-win-over-the-young-voters-she-needs/