Thailand vs. Australia WCup qualifier to be moved 

 

SYDNEY (AP) — Football Australia says it is awaiting formal notification on whether the World Cup qualifier against Thailand next month will be moved due to the mourning period for Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died on Thursday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948913-thailand-vs-australia-wcup-qualifier to-be-moved /

 

On duty for their King and Father - Thai soldier and policeman epitomize feelings of the nation

 

BANGKOK:-- A video and still photography shows a young Thai soldier on duty for the procession that carried the body of His Majesty from Siriraj Hospital to the Grand Palace.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948918-on-duty-for-their-king-and-father-thai-soldier-and-policeman-epitomize-feelings-of-the-nation/

 

Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha Temple closed till Oct 20

The Nation

 

BANGKOK:-- The Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple will be closed to tourists all days from Friday to Thursday October 20, the Royal Household Bureau announced.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948710-updated-info-on-closures-changes-and-protocol-during-the-mourning-period/?page=2#comment-11244357

 

300 bikers in Ratchaburi gather in memory of His Majesty

The Nation

 

Over 300 motorcyclists gathered at a dam in Ratchaburi Friday night to light candles and sing an anthem of His Majesty the King in memory of him.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948922-300-bikers-in-ratchaburi-gather-in-memory-of-his-majesty/

 

Phuket man charged with lese majeste early this morning

Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

PHUKET: A man was charged with lese majeste early this morning after several hundred angry people gathered in front of his house in Samkong to protest against his negative social media posts regarding His Majesty the King on Thursday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948923-phuket-man-charged-with-lese-majeste-early-this-morning/

 

Visitors may sleep at Royal Parade grounds, says Phra Nakorn authority

 

Image: Thairath

 

BANGKOK:-- Visitors to Bangkok may sleep at the Royal Parade grounds, said the Phra Nakorn authority responsible for the area.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948925-visitors-may-sleep-at-royal-parade-grounds-says-phra-nakorn-authority/

 

Yala Buddhists give alms to 90 monks to make merit for HM

The Nation

 

Yala Governor Doldej Pattanarat led local people and government officials to give alms to 90 monks at the province's main stadium to make merit for His Majesty the King.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948927-yala-buddhists-give-alms-to-90-monks-to-make-merit-for-hm/

 

President Bhandari extends condolences to Thailand over King's demise

ekantipur
Asia News Network
Kathmandu

 

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has expressed her condolences over the passing away of the King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948929-president-bhandari-extends-condolences-to-thailand-over-kings-demise/

 

Airport Rail Link services beefed up as visitors flood to the capital

 

 

BANGKOK:-- Services on the Airport Rail Link from Suvarnabhumi airport into downtown Bangkok are being increased as visitors flood into Bangkok.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948932-airport-rail-link-services-beefed-up-as-visitors-flood-to-the-capital/

 

Their Majesties of Bhutan leave for Thailand Saturday

Kuensel
Asia News Network
Bhutan

 

His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen will fly to Thailand Saturday to pay personal respects to His Majesty the Late King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948934-their-majesties-of-bhutan-leave-for-thailand-saturday/

 

PM Lee Hsien Loong pays respects to late King at Thai Embassy

The Straits Times
Asia News Network

 

 

SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong paid his respects to late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Thai Embassy on Friday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948935-pm-lee-hsien-loong-pays-respects-to-late-king-at-thai-embassy/

 

Small Tremor Hits Nakhon Ratchasima, Dam Unaffected

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

 

KORAT — A magnitude-3 earthquake shook the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima but did not affect a large dam there, officials said Saturday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948940-small-tremor-hits-nakhon-ratchasima-dam-unaffected/

 

Poultry processing plant fire in Nakhon Pathom

BANGKOK:-- A poultry processing factory in Sampran district of Nakhon Pathom was damaged in a fire that broke out yesterday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948941-poultry-processing-plant-fire-in-nakhon-pathom/

Bangkok's World Film Festival Rescheduled To January

By Kaewta Ketbungkan, Staff Reporter

 

BANGKOK —The 14th World Film Festival of Bangkok set for November has been postponed to next year to mourn the passing of King Bhumibol.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948710-updated-info-on-closures-changes-and-protocol-during-the-mourning-period/?page=2

 

Shan group sends condolences

The Nation 

 

Shan State Army orders troops in its controlled areas in Myanmar's Shan State to fly flag at half mast for 15 days began since Friday.

 

Myanmar’s ethnic Restoration Council of the Shan State (RCSS) has sent a message of condolences to Thailand over the passing of His Majesty the King.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948944-shan-group-sends-condolences/

 

Bhutan mourns the passing of His Majesty the King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej

Kuensel
Asia News Network

 

 

Ministers, members of parliament, senior government officials, and members of the public, among others, offered butter lamps and prayers in memory of the Late King of Thailand at the Centenary Park in Thimphu Friday

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948945-bhutan-mourns-the-passing-of-his-majesty-the-king-of-thailand-bhumibol-adulyadej/

 

Photos Of Faltering But Dedicated Royal Procession Guard Go Viral

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

A policeman waves smelling salts before a naval officer who nearly fainted Friday as he stood guard for the royal funerary procession in Bangkok. Photo: Prueksachat Cherdchai / Facebook

 

BANGKOK — Photos of a naval officer nearly fainting as he stood guard near the motorcade carrying His Majesty the Late King’s body Friday evening have gone viral on social media, drawing praise for his perseverance.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948947-photos-of-faltering-but-dedicated-royal-procession-guard-go-viral/

 

People allowed to sign condolence books at Sala Sahathai Hall till Oct 20

The Nation 

 

The Royal Household Bureau has arranged for the people to sign books of condolences at the Sala Sahathai Hall from Saturday until October 20.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948949-people-allowed-to-sign-condolence-books-at-sala-sahathai-hall-till-oct-20/

 

Key developments after death of Thailand's beloved king

 

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Thursday aged 88, plunging the nation into unprecedented mourning for the beloved monarch who held the throne for seven decades.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948952-key-developments-after-death-of-thailands-beloved-king/

 

Advice for tourists and expats in Thailand during the mourning period

 

Here is a rundown of what else you need to know as well as a tips on a few do’s and don't's following the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Read more: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948948-advice-for-tourists-and-expats-in-thailand-during-the-mourning-period/

 

No jail time for driver who killed German in road accident

 

PHUKET: The driver of a car that killed a German man and severely injured his Thai partner in Kata last year will walk away without serving any jail time.

 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948980-no-jail-time-for-driver-who-killed-german-in-road-accident/

 

Deputy premier calls on people to listen to govt information, stop spreading rumors

 

 

 

BANGKOK, 15 October 2016 (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Khrua-ngarm has called on the people to follow information from the authorities and stop spreading groundless rumors. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948981-deputy-premier-calls-on-people-to-listen-to-govt-information-stop-spreading-rumors/

 

All TV and radio channels to return to own programming but with no entertainment and emotional contents

 

 

The government last night issued a statement allowing all television and radio channels to broadcast their own programmes after last night's live broadcast.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948983-all-tv-and-radio-channels-to-return-to-own-programming-but-with-no-entertainment-and-emotional-contents/

 

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