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Agent: Daughter of Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay fatally shot 
GARY B. GRAVES, AP Sports Writer

 

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — The 15-year-old daughter of Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay was fatally shot in the neck, authorities and the athlete's agent said Sunday, and police have arrested a man in connection with the shooting.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949172-agent-daughter-of-olympic-sprinter-tyson-gay-fatally-shot /

 

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Expert warns of Irukandji in Phuket

Chris Husted

 

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A beach sign warns tourists of the jellyfish found in Phuket, but not Irukandji. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

PHUKET: -- A leading Australian marine biologist and jellyfish expert has raised serious concerns that the recent salp bloom that saw thousands of specimens wash ashore Phuket’s west coast weeks ago could indicate the presence of deadly Irukandji box jellyfish.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949174-australian-expert-warns-of-irukandji-in-phuket/

 

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Nigerian parents reunite with 21 girls freed by Boko Haram

By OYEKANMI OLALEKAN

 

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Joy, jubilation and dancing erupted Sunday when a group of Nigerian parents were reunited with 21 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram 2 ½ years ago and freed in the first negotiated release organized by the government and the Islamic extremist group.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949178-nigerian-parents-reunite-with-21-girls-freed-by-boko-haram/

 

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8 killed after bridge collapses near Indonesia's Bali island 

 

BALI, Indonesia (AP) — At least eight people were killed and 30 others injured Sunday after a small suspension bridge crowded with people returning from temple prayers collapsed near the Indonesian resort island of Bali, officials said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949180-8-killed-after-bridge-collapses-near-indonesias-bali-island /

 

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Angry crowd storms Samui police station - demand alleged Lese Majeste woman begs for forgiveness

 

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SAMUI: -- A baying crowd of some 500 people gathered at Bo Phut police station on Sunday as a Thai woman charged with lese majeste was understood to be at  the station.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949181-angry-crowd-storms-samui-police-station-demand-alleged-lese-majeste-woman-begs-for-forgiveness/

 

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More free bus services arranged for the public to pay respects to the late King

 

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BANGKOK: -- The Ministry of Tourism and Sports, in collaboration with the private and public sectors, has announced four shuttle bus service routes to service the general public's travels, in order to pay their respects to His Majesty the King during 17-24 October. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948710-updated-info-on-closures-changes-and-protocol-during-the-mourning-period/?do=findComment&comment=11248520

 

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ISOC 4 reveals religious guidelines for Buddhists, Islamists and Christians during mourning period

  

PATTANI, 17 October 2016 (NNT) - The Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) Region 4 laid down guidelines on how Deep South residents pay tribute to late King Bhumibol Adulyadej according to their religious beliefs. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949183-isoc-4-reveals-religious-guidelines-for-buddhists-islamists-and-christians-during-mourning-period/

 

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Duterte administration to seek loan from AIIB for infrastructure projects

 

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MANILA: -- The Duterte government is gearing up for the Philippines to formally join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in time for President Rodrigo Duterte’s visit to Beijing this week, The Philippines Inquirer Online reported on Monday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949187-duterte-administration-to-seek-loan-from-aiib-for-infrastructure-projects/

 

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Japan’s Emperor Akihito mourned His Majesty for three days

 

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TOKYO: -- Japan’s Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko have  mourned  the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand for three days after hearing the passing of the King on Thursday, according to the Imperial Household Agency.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949188-japan’s-emperor-akihito-mourned-his-majesty-for-three-days/

 

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Russian couple join the Thais in appreciation of the life of His Majesty

 

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Picture: Sanook

 

BANGKOK: -- A Russian tourist couple in their early 30s spoke to reporters about their feelings on the passing of His Majesty describing the warmth of feeling of the Thai people as one big happy family.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949198-russian-couple-join-the-thais-in-appreciation-of-the-life-of-his-majesty/

 

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"The king is my driving force" says Southern doctor as he offers free treatment for a month in honor of His Majesty

 

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Picture: Daily News

 

RANONG: -- A general practitioner in the southern Thai town of Ranong is offering free treatment for patients for a month in honor of the king.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949207-the-king-is-my-driving-force-says-southern-doctor-as-he-offers-free-treatment-for-a-month-in-honor-of-his-majesty/

 

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Black ribbons emerge as alternative way to mourn King Bhumibol

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter -

 

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Volunteers at Thammasat University’s Tha Prachan campus on Sunday make black ribbons to be given away for free in the Sanam Luang.

 

BANGKOK — The government on Sunday announced that wearing a small black ribbon is an acceptable way to mourn His Majesty the Late King in lieu of black clothing.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949212-black-ribbons-emerge-as-alternative-way-to-mourn-king-bhumibol/

 

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Entertainment behind closed doors okay, gov't clarifies

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter -

 

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Some go go bars in Soi Cowboy were closed indefinitely starting at 8pm on Thursday.

 

BANGKOK — Officials have clarified that entertainment in the private sector is free to continue if it takes place behind closed doors.


Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949213-entertainment-behind-closed-doors-okay-thai-govt-clarifies/

 

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Netizens instructed to report 'inappropriate content' by ISPs

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter -

 

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Instructions posted by the NBTC on how to report ‘inappropriate content.’ Graphic: National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission

 

BANGKOK — The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission has urged internet service providers and netizens to report “inappropriate content” on social media in the wake of the His Majesty the King’s death.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949217-netizens-instructed-to-report-inappropriate-content-by-isps/

 

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Officials arrest 22 Phuket gamblers, seize B16,000

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

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Officers inspect the seized betting slips. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- Officers from the Military Circle 41 and Vichit Police arrested 22 people suspected of being involved in gambling during a raid on the Step Up pub in Vichit on Saturday night (Oct 15).

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949218-officials-arrest-22-phuket-gamblers-seize-b16000/

 

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Phuket Governor has mind set on 100 per cent virgin beaches

The Phuket News

 

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Governor Chockchai Dejamornthan said he will gradually remove the 10 pwer cent zones from Phuket's beaches. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

PHUKET: -- The new governor of Phuket has stated that it is in his plans to remove all 10 per cent zones from Phuket’s beaches, thus leaving them all as virgin beaches.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949221-phuket-governor-has-mind-set-on-100-per-cent-virgin-beaches/

 

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Pyongyang's latest fad: Sightseeing in ultralight airplanes

By ERIC TALMADGE

 

PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — Until a few months ago, if you wanted a bird's eye view of North Korea's capital, there was basically only one option: a 150-meter (492-foot) -tall tower across the river from Kim Il Sung Square.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949226-pyongyangs-latest-fad-sightseeing-in-ultralight-airplanes/

 

 

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Grief after Thai king's death spills into anger 
STEPHEN WRIGHT, Associated Press
NATNICHA CHUWIRUCH, Associated Press

 

BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai woman accused of insulting the country's late king was forced to kneel before his portrait at a police station on the tourist island of Samui as several hundred people bayed for an apology.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949229-grief-after-thai-kings-death-spills-into-anger /

 

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