THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 18 Oct 2016

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100kg of Krathom seized on Koh Samui

Phuket Gazette

 

          

The illicit cargo was smuggled in on the back of a pick-up truck. Photo: Suchat Hankij

 

KOH SAMUI: -- A man was arrested with 100 kilograms of Krathom on Koh Samui on Sunday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949369-100kg-of-krathom-seized-on-koh-samui/

 

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Chonburi man beaten by mob over royal defamation

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter -

 

Jirawat Pathumthong is kicked to the ground before a portrait of His Majesty the Late King on Tuesday in Chonburi province.

 

CHONBURI — A man was hauled out of his bedroom by a mob Tuesday, beaten and forced to apologize to a portrait of His Majesty the Late King for allegedly posting content defaming the monarchy on social media.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949371-chonburi-man-beaten-by-mob-over-royal-defamation/

 

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Aussie, 37, dies of heart attack in Phuket

Phuket Gazette 

 

          

Mr Scerri and Ms Lai were staying at Andaman Embrace Resort & Spa Patong Phuket. Photo: Patong Police

 

PHUKET: -- An Australian man died at Patong Hospital about 9am today, shortly after he was admitted there unconscious following a heart attack.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949374-aussie-37-dies-of-heart-attack-in-phuket/

 

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Thailand must observe at least 15 days' mourning before royal succession: PM

REUTERS

 

BANGKOK: -- Thailand must observe at least 15 days of mourning for King Bhumibol Adulyadej before his successor can ascend the throne, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Tuesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949377-thailand-must-observe-at-least-15-days-mourning-before-royal-succession-pm/

 

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Annual khon event canceled in respect for late King

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948710-updated-info-on-closures-changes-and-protocol-during-the-mourning-period/?do=findComment&comment=11251577

 

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Australian casino staff detained in Chinese gambling probe 
GERRY SHIH, Associated Press
ROD McGUIRK, Associated Press

 

BEIJING (AP) — The major shareholder in Australia's largest casino operator voiced concerns on Tuesday after the Chinese government announced that a senior executive and two other Australians had been detained in an investigation of suspected gambling crimes, in an apparent crackdown on overseas tours for high rollers.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949380-australian-casino-staff-detained-in-chinese-gambling-probe /

 

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BERLIN (AP) - Merkel's office: German, French, Russian, Ukrainian leaders to meet in Berlin Wednesday evening.

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China jails officer in probe that led to execution of wrong man

REUTERS

 

BEIJING: -- China on Tuesday jailed a senior police officer for 18 years, on charges of corruption and illegal possession of guns, after he led an investigation that resulted in a teenager being executed for a murder he did not commit.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949388-china-jails-officer-in-probe-that-led-to-execution-of-wrong-man/

 

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Phuket Muslims mourn the loss of His Majesty

Kongleaphy Keam

 

 

PHUKET:-- The Sheikhul Islam Office of Thailand released guidelines on Friday detailing how the Buddhist nation’s Muslims should pay their respects following the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949397-phuket-muslims-mourn-the-loss-of-his-majesty/

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Blogger calls for harassment of BBC correspondent

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

Photo of BBC correspondent Jonathan Head posted to Facebook by Anthony Cartalucci

 

BANGKOK — A blogger known for promulgating anti-Western conspiracy theories urged people Tuesday to protest at the BBC’s bureau in Bangkok and personally harass its correspondent for allegedly defaming His Majesty the Late King.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949399-blogger-calls-for-harassment-of-bbc-correspondent/

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“We have same Father”, says Princess Ubolratana

 

 

Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya last night visited people lining up in front of the Grand Palace for their turns to pay respects to their beloved King this morning.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949400-“we-have-same-father”-says-princess-ubolratana/

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Bangkok Governor Sukhumband sacked and Asawin Kwanmuang appointed new governor

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha invoked Section 44 of the interim constitution to remove M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra as Bangkok governor and appoint one of the four deputy governors, Pol Gen Asawin Kwanmuang, as the new governor.

 

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949358-prayut-makes-surprise-appointment-of-bangkok-governor/?page=2#comment-11252204

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