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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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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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New king ‘to sign charter’
By WASAMON AUDJARINT

THE NATION

Prayut indicates succession will happen within weeks and pledges regency period will not affect road map.

 

BANGKOK: -- THE NEW KING will be the one to endorse the new constitution before it comes into force in accordance with the government’s planned “road map towards democracy”, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949425-new-king-‘to-sign-charter’/

 

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Govt prepares for huge crowds wanting to farewell the King
By Anapat Deechuay

The Nation

Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn takes part in a ceremony honouring Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, October 17, 2016. Picture has been watermarked from source.

 

PM heads monitoring centre; royal chariots to be restored

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949426-govt-prepares-for-huge-crowds-wanting-to-farewell-the-king/

 

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The King’s life through a lens
By The Nation

 

Vinit
 

FORMER Nation photographers look back proudly on their treasured up-close moments with His Majesty

 

BANGKOK: -- Two former photographers of The Nation, Vinit Tinvirat and Channarong Porndilokrat, looked back fondly on their assignments to capture the life and times of His Majesty the King.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949427-the-king’s-life-through-a-lens/

 

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Prayut warns against lese majeste posts

October 19, 2016 01:00 
By Wasamon Audjarint The Nation

 

Prayut
 

Govt alarmed by violence; pledges to ask embassies of foreign countries to extradite suspected critics

 

BANGKOK: -- PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday urged the public to be mindful about spreading information or pictures that might be deemed to violate lese majeste laws, which could break the law, hurt people’s feelings and deepen divisions. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949428-prayut-warns-against-lese-majeste-posts/

 

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Pollution, toxic chemicals blamed for death of 60 stingrays in Mae Klong
By Pratch Rujivanarom

The Nation

 

But scientists are divided over exact cause; “wastewater released for years”

 

RATCHABURI: -- THE deaths of giant freshwater stingrays in the Mae Klong River could have been caused by a combination of pollution created by human activities and natural phenomena.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949429-pollution-toxic-chemicals-blamed-for-death-of-60-stingrays-in-mae-klong/

 

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Police link face- slapping incident to woman’s mental health issues
By Chularat Saengpassa, Kittipong maneerit

The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- THE CASE of bus passengers booing a woman in a blue dress, alerting police about an alleged offence and at least one person slapping her stemmed from mental-health issues and not lese majeste, contrary to suggestions made on social media, police said .

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949344-woman-forced-off-bangkok-bus-slapped-for-allegedly-insulting-late-king/?do=findComment&comment=11252813

 

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Students create a masterpiece in tribute to the ‘Supreme Artist’
By PHATARAWADEE PHATARANAWIK

THE NATION

Silpakorn painters produce series of images honouring the king’s wide range of artistic talents.

 

BANGKOK: -- TO REMEMBER His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej as the “Supreme Artist”, a group of Silpakorn art students have turned their university’s white wall into a public art gallery. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949430-students-create-a-masterpiece-in-tribute-to-the-‘supreme-artist’/

 

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Poor villagers making long trips to pay tribute
By Juthathip Lucksanawong

The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- MANY loyal villagers put aside everything, including concerns about their own financial difficulty, as they make arduous journeys from remote towns to Bangkok to bid farewell to the King.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949431-poor-villagers-making-long-trips-to-pay-tribute/

 

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In solidarity, Liverpool share sorrow of Thai public
By The Nation

 

 

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE club Liverpool made a graceful gesture that went along with its famous song “You’ll never walk alone” when the Reds shared the sorrow of mourning Thai fans in the encounter against fierce rivals Manchester United on Monday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949432-in-solidarity-liverpool-share-sorrow-of-thai-public/

 

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The children must become the father 
By Tulsathit Taptim

The Nation

 

A good thing about being a child is that you can be ignorant without feeling guilt. Children can take love for granted, for example. Even your parents’ most remarkable abilities, like musical or linguistic talents, can be unceremoniously ignored ...

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949433-the-children-must-become-the-father/

 

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Newspapers covering HM’s death become collector’s items
By WATCHIRANONT THONGTEP, PETCHANET PRATRUANGKRAI

The Nation

A Thai well-wisher reads a newspaper showing a picture of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej as people gather to mourn the late King outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, 15 October 2016. --EPA

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949434-newspapers-covering-hm’s-death-become-collector’s-items/

 

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Minimum export price for cassava during harvest
By   PETCHANET PRATRUANGKRAI

The Nation

 

BANGKOK: -- THE COMMERCE Ministry has set a minimum export price for tapioca starch of US$320 per tonne, and $180 per tonne for tapioca chip, in a bid to drive up the domestic cassava price to Bt1.90 per kilogram, from Bt1.60 currently.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949435-minimum-export-price-for-cassava-during-harvest/

 

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PTT Group considers guidelines to prevent insider 
By  PICHAYA CHANGSORN

The Nation
 

BANGKOK: -- PTT GROUP is considering guidelines for its directors, executives and staff, instructing them to avoid buying and selling shares in the group’s publicly listed companies, as part of its effort to prevent insider trading.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949436-ptt-group-considers-guidelines-to-prevent-insider /

 

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Ex-Thai FA boss banned for five years by Fifa
By The Nation

 

Worawi Makudi
 

BANGKOK: -- Disgraced former Football Association of Thailand president Worawi Makudi received a five-year ban with immediate effect from all football-related activities after the Fifa ethics committee found him guilty of misconduct on Tuesday.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949437-ex-thai-fa-boss-banned-for-five-years-by-fifa/

 

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Cabinet nod for ADB loan for Highway 22 project 
 

BANGKOK: -- The Cabinet Tuesday gave a green light to borrowings worth Bt6.808 billion from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the second phase of the Highways Department’s four-lane main-road construction project on Highway 22. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949438-thai-cabinet-nod-for-adb-loan-for-highway-22-project /

 

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Krabi man murdered in M16 shooting

Phuket Gazette 

 

          

Mr Thana was already dead when police arrived at the scene. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

KRABI: Police are hunting for unknown suspects who murdered a man and injured his wife in a drive-by shooting on Phet Kasem Road in Krabi this morning. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949439-krabi-man-murdered-in-m16-shooting/

 

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Man hits wife, gets stabbed

Phuket Gazette

 

          

Rescue workers begin moving Mr Nares’ body. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

PHUKET: Kathu Police found the body of a man stabbed to death in a sand lot on Saturday afternoon.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949441-phuket-man-hits-wife-gets-stabbed/

 

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Autopsy results show respiratory, circulatory failure caused Frenchman’s death in Phuket

Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

Forensic police examine Mr Renia's room following the discovery of his body. Photo: Patong Police

 

PHUKET: -- The Patong Police officer investigating the death of a French tourist found dead in his hotel room in Patong on Oct 8 has told The Phuket News today (Oct 18) that respiratory and circulatory failure were to blame and that police will cease their investigation into the case.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949442-autopsy-results-show-respiratory-circulatory-failure-caused-frenchman’s-death-in-phuket/

 

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QUITO, Ecuador (AP) - Ecuador acknowledges it has "temporarily restricted" WikiLeaks' Assange's communications access following Clinton leaks.

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Bizarre footage shows man riding moped pulling endless line of TOY CARS

BY NICK YORK

 

Image: video screenshot

 

The footage was posted on Facebook as onlookers were amazed by the unusual scene in Thailand

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949443-is-this-the-weirdest-convoy-ever-bizarre-footage-from-thailand-shows-man-riding-moped-pulling-endless-line-of-toy-cars/

 

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UNESCO passes controversial Jerusalem resolution

 

 

PARIS: -- The UN’s cultural body UNESCO has adopted a contentious resolution heavily criticising Israel’s activities at holy sites in East Jerusalem.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949444-unesco-passes-controversial-jerusalem-resolution/

 

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Iran jails American-Iranian father and son for 10 years for ‘spying’

Alasdair Sandford

 

 

TEHRAN: -- Iranian media say six people have been sentenced to 10 years prison for spying and cooperating with the United States. They include an Iranian-American businessman and his 80-year-old father, who also has dual citizenship.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949445-iran-jails-american-iranian-father-and-son-for-10-years-for-‘spying’/

 

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Hop over to Paris campaign launched to take advantage of Brexit bank moves

 

 

PARIS: -- European financial centres are stepping up a charm offensive hoping to lure London’s financial movers and shakers following the Brexit vote.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949446-hop-over-to-paris-campaign-launched-to-take-advantage-of-brexit-bank-moves/

 

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Chinese language teacher has lucky escape in Rayong klong

 

Picture: Daily News

 

RAYONG: -- A well known Thai teacher of Chinese language had a lucky escape Tuesday when he ended up driving into a Rayong klong.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949449-chinese-language-teacher-has-lucky-escape-in-rayong-klong/

 

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A Bangkok taxi driver we'd all like to meet!

 

Picture: Manager Online

 

BANGKOK: -- He would be a Bangkok cabbie most people would like to meet. He sounded a bit serious but his intentions were fantastic.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949450-a-bangkok-taxi-driver-wed-all-like-to-meet/

 

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Ecuador: We have 'temporarily restricted' Assange's internet

By JOSHUA GOODMAN and RAPHAEL SATTER

 

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador's government acknowledged on Tuesday that it had "temporarily restricted" WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's internet access at its embassy in London after the whistleblowing site published documents from Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949451-ecuador-we-have-temporarily-restricted-assanges-internet/

 

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'Stop whining,' Obama tells Trump, chiding for fraud talk

By KEVIN FREKING and KATHLEEN HENNESSEY

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — "Stop whining," President Barack Obama rebuked Donald Trump on Tuesday, speaking out as seldom before on next month's election and chiding the Republican for sowing suspicion about the integrity of America's presidential vote.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949452-stop-whining-obama-tells-trump-chiding-for-fraud-talk/

 

 

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Updated visitor information during the mourning period for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej  

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948948-advice-for-tourists-and-expats-in-thailand-during-the-mourning-period/?do=findComment&comment=11252935