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Crown Prince urges Regent and PM to prevent confusion

The Nation
 

A picture released by the Royal Household Bureau yesterday shows Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, left, lighting candles next to Buddhist monks during the royal religious praying rite as part of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s funeral ceremony

 

Succession to be delayed for mourning period while leaders assure that government will still function

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949076-the-crown-prince-wants-the-people-not-to-be-worried-with-succession-issue-pm/?do=findComment&comment=11247814

 

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‘No order’ to remove portraits

The Nation 

 

BANGKOK: -- THE government has not issued any order instructing state officials around the country to remove portrait photos or drawings of His Majesty the King from government offices, signs or public places, as rumoured on social media, Government Spokesman Lt-General Sansern Kaewkamnerd said yesterday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949123-‘no-order’-to-remove-portraits-of-his-majesty-the-king/

 

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PAYING HOMAGE

Bhutan royals’ visit wins hearts

Juthathip Lucksanawong 
The Nation 

 

 

King and Queen welcomed by mourners as they pay homage to late monarch at Grand Palace

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949124-paying-homage-bhutan-royals’-visit-wins-hearts/

 

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MOURNING PERIOD

Mourners across the nation engage in merit-making for monarch

The Nation 

 

 

BANGKOK: -- MOURNERS nationwide, clad mostly in black, continued mourning the passing of His Majesty the King yesterday, with many making merit for him through traditional alms-giving and wax sculptures of angel palaces as the occasion also marked the end of the Buddhist Lent.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949125-mourners-across-the-nation-engage-in-merit-making-for-monarch/

 

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Over 500,000 gathered to see royal procession

The Nation 

 

 

BANGKOK: -- MORE than 500,000 people gathered on the route along which the body of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej was moved from Siriraj Hospital to the Grand Palace last Friday, according to the Public Health Ministry.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949126-over-500000-gathered-to-see-royal-procession/

 

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EDITORIAL

Let’s remain united and thus honour the King

The Nation 

 

In the absence of His Majesty’s unifying power, it is our responsibility

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949127-editorial-let’s-remain-united-and-thus-honour-the-king/

 

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REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE

The King and Thai media

Kavi Chongkittavorn
The Nation 

 

BANGKOK: -- On December 5, 2004, King Bhumibhol spoke for the first time about the role of the media. He said the media monitor what is going on in society, acting as a mirror for the government in power and society as a whole.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949128-the-king-and-thai-media/

 

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Export optimism varies according to sector

PETCHANET PRATRUANGKRAI
THE NATION 

 

 

BANGKOK: -- DESPITE SIGNS of a recovery in the export sector, Thai manufacturers and exporters have been encouraged to focus more on product development, brand recognition, and adding value to enhance competitiveness in global markets.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949129-export-optimism-varies-according-to-sector/

 

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Royalties to include rentals under new Thailand-Singapore double tax rules

SPECIAL TO THE NATION

 

Benjamas

 

BANGKOK: -- THE NEW Double Tax Agreement between Thailand and Singapore becomes effective on January 1, 2017. If a Thai resident company has an outstanding rental payable to a Singaporean resident company, they should consider settling the debt before the end of 2016 in order to utilise the tax relief under the current DTA.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949130-royalties-to-include-rentals-under-new-thailand-singapore-double-tax-rules/

 

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Citibank in voice technology first

SUCHEERA PINIJPARAKARN
THE NATION 

 

BANGKOK: -- CITIBANK THAILAND is the first financial institution in the country to use voice biometrics, also known as vocal-recognition technology, to verify the identity of customers who speak to its officers by phone.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949131-citibank-thailand-in-voice-technology-first/

 

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Hua Hin hotels raise awareness at ‘helmet extravaganza’
SUCHAT SRITAMA
THE NATION 

 

General managers of leading hotels and resorts in Hua Hin join the Helmet Extravaganza CSR event.

 

HUA HIN: -- FOURTEEN LEADING hotels and resorts in Hua Hin jointly held an event to raise awareness about motorcycle safety among Thai schoolchildren.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949132-hua-hin-hotels-raise-awareness-at-‘helmet-extravaganza’/

 

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Hotels reconsider lavish NYE party plans

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer -

 

An advertising board for end of year festivities is shown Saturday at the Centara Grand Hotel in Bangkok.

 

BANGKOK — Some luxury hotels in the Ratchaprasong area said they will likely cancel their New Year’s Eve parties in light of the death of His Majesty the King.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949133-hotels-in-bangkok-reconsider-lavish-nye-party-plans/

 

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Govt Deplores Foreign Media Coverage, BBC Coverage Blocked

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter -

 

Thais gather Saturday to mourn for HM the King in front of Bangkok’s Grand Palace.

    

BANGKOK — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement Saturday night “deploring” foreign media who allegedly misreported the number of Thais gathered to mourn the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949134-govt-deplores-foreign-media-coverage-bbc-coverage-blocked/

 

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Bato brings home fugitive ex-cop from Thailand trip

By: Yuji Vincent Gonzales

INQUIRER.net

 

SCREENGRAB FROM Dela Rosa’s Facebook page

 

MANILA: -- “A very productive hunting trip” was how Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa described his visit to Thailand as he brought home with him a former police officer charged with the abduction and murder of a Chinese-Filipino engineer.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949135-philippine-national-police-chief-brings-home-fugitive-ex-cop-from-thailand-trip/

 

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No disruption in country administration, PM insists

The Nation 

 

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha assured the public that government’s administration can continue seamlessly during the country’s mourning for the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Government spokesman Lt Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd said on Sunday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949136-no-disruption-in-country-administration-pm-prayut-insists/

 

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UPDATE:

 

Govt to hold cabinet meeting on Tuesday

  

BANGKOK, 17 October 2016 (NNT) – The spokesman of the Prime Minister Office (PMO) has stated that there will be a cabinet meeting on Tuesday as usual, and that trade and investment activity will continue to proceed as normal. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949136-no-disruption-in-country-administration-pm-prayut-insists/?do=findComment&comment=11247920

 

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Incredible moment elephant rushes to rescue 'drowning' keeper caught on camera after pair formed 'inseparable bond'

BY MIRROR.CO.UK

 

The beautiful moment Kham Lha reaches Darrick to check he is OK

 

Trainer Darrick Thomson said he and Kham Lha have forged an “inseparable” bond since her arrival a year ago

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949137-incredible-moment-elephant-rushes-to-rescue-drowning-keeper-caught-on-camera/

 

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United Nations promises Haiti aid as Ban Ki-moon ‘disappointed’ with international response to hurricane

Luke Barber

 

 

NEW YORK: -- United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has promised more aid to Haiti in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, saying he is “disappointed” with the international community’s response thus far.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949138-united-nations-promises-haiti-aid-as-ban-ki-moon-‘disappointed’-with-international-response-to-hurricane/

 

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Montenegro votes on future in election billed as choice between West and Russia

Luke Barber

 

 

PODGORICA: -- Montenegro will go to the polls on Sunday as citizens vote in a national election seen by some as a referendum on the country’s western integration.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949139-montenegro-votes-on-future-in-election-billed-as-choice-between-west-and-russia/

 

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Prophesied apocalypse a ‘myth’ as Dabiq recaptured from ISIL

Luke Barber

 

 

DABIQ: -- The prophesied “apocalyptic battle” for Dabiq did not come to fruition as Turkey-backed Syrian rebels rout ISIL from the village.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949140-prophesied-apocalypse-a-‘myth’-as-dabiq-recaptured-from-isil/

 

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Suicide blast kills 3 police officers in southern Turkey

 

 

GAZIANTEP: -- At least three police officers have been killed and several people wounded in a suicide bombing in the Turkish city of Gaziantep.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949141-suicide-blast-kills-3-police-officers-in-southern-turkey/

 

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‘‘Global economic recovery fragile’‘ warns China’s Xi at Brics summit

 

 

GOA: -- The so called Brics countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – have vowed to forge closer trade ties at the end of their annual summit in Goa.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949142-‘‘global-economic-recovery-fragile’‘-warns-china’s-xi-at-brics-summit/

 

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BAGHDAD (AP) - Iraqi state TV: Iraqi prime minister announces start of operations to liberate Mosul from IS.

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US and UK call on Syria and Russia to end siege of Aleppo

 

 

LONDON: -- The United States and Britain have called on the Syrian government and Russia to show mercy amid the on-going bombardment of Aleppo.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949143-us-and-uk-call-on-syria-and-russia-to-end-siege-of-aleppo/

 

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UPDATE:

 

Unofficial results: Montenegro pro-West ruling party wins

By DUSAN STOJANOVIC

 

PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegro's pro-West ruling party has won the most votes in the small Balkan country's parliamentary election on Sunday, according to unofficial results, but without enough support to govern alone and assure the country's chartered course into NATO and other Western institutions.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949139-montenegro-votes-on-future-in-election-billed-as-choice-between-west-and-russia/?do=findComment&comment=11247972

 

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Pence says GOP ticket will 'absolutely' accept vote outcome

By LAURIE KELLMAN

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mike Pence said Sunday he and Donald Trump will abide by "the will of the American people" on Election Day, and suggested that Trump's claim of a 'rigged" election stems from his belief the media is ganging up on him.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949145-pence-says-gop-ticket-will-absolutely-accept-vote-outcome/

 

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GOP strategists: Clinton is in good shape with 3 weeks left

By THOMAS BEAUMONT

 

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — With roughly three weeks to Election Day, Republican strategists nationwide publicly concede Hillary Clinton has a firm grip on the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the White House — and may be on her way to an even more decisive victory over Donald Trump.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949148-gop-strategists-clinton-is-in-good-shape-with-3-weeks-left/

 

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UK economy 'faces prolonged weakness', Item Club report says

 

LONDON: -- Britain's economy faces a "prolonged period" of weaker growth as consumer spending slows and business curbs investment, according to a report.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949150-uk-economy-faces-prolonged-weakness-item-club-report-says/

 

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Iraqi PM signals start of operations to drive IS from Mosul 

 

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi state television says Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has announced the start of operations to liberate the northern city of Mosul from Islamic State militants.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949151-iraqi-pm-signals-start-of-operations-to-drive-is-from-mosul /

 

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Flat raided in Prawet could be center of "Romance Scam" operation

 

Picture: Sanook

 

BANGKOK: -- Crime Suppression Division police armed with a search warrant checked a premises in a mansion building in the Prawet district of Bangkok on Thursday.

 

 Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949153-flat-raided-in-prawet-could-be-center-of-romance-scam-operation/