Retaken villages show IS increasingly driven underground

By SUSANNAH GEORGE and BRAM JANSSEN

 

BADANA, Iraq (AP) — This farming village east of Mosul was turned into a bunker during more than two years of Islamic State rule: A network of tunnels and cramped living quarters betrays an extremist group increasingly forced to operate underground by a punishing air campaign and mounting territorial losses.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949461-retaken-villages-show-is-increasingly-driven-underground/

 

Saudi prince executed for murdering a compatriot

 

RIYADH: -- A Saudi Arabian prince has been executed for shooting dead a man during a brawl three years ago in the capital Riyadh, the interior ministry has said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949463-saudi-prince-executed-for-murdering-a-compatriot/

 

Commons vote to ratify Brexit deal likely, says No 10

 

LONDON: -- Downing Street has said it is "very likely" MPs will be able to vote on the final Brexit agreement reached between the UK and the European Union.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949465-vote-to-ratify-brexit-deal-very-likely-says-downing-street/

 

Indonesia castration law 'will wipe out paedophilia'

 

JAKARTA: -- Indonesia could "wipe out" paedophilia with its new policy of chemical castration, President Joko Widodo has told the BBC.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949467-indonesia-castration-law-will-wipe-out-paedophilia/

 

 

Roman coins ID'd in Japanese ruins, but their origin baffles 
MARI YAMAGUCHI, Associated Press

 

TOKYO (AP) — The eyes of a visiting archaeologist lit up when he was shown the 10 tiny, tarnished discs that had sat unnoticed in storage for two and a half years at a dig on a southern Japan island.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949468-roman-coins-idd-in-japanese-ruins-but-their-origin-baffles /

 

Thailand to monitor Thais abroad for criticism of monarchy 
NATNICHA CHUWIRUCH, Associated Press

 

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's government said Tuesday it will monitor the social media activities of Thais abroad to see if they are posting insulting comments about the monarchy, which are punishable by stiff prison sentences, following the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej last week.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949471-thailand-to-monitor-thais-abroad-for-criticism-of-monarchy /

 

Busker on Boston subway plays Thai National Anthem

 

Picture: tnamcot

 

BOSTON: -- A busker on the Boston subway network has been playing the Thai National anthem.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949475-busker-on-boston-subway-plays-thai-national-anthem/

 

Handicapped man's pilgrimage to Bangkok for His Majesty enters fifth day

 

Picture: Thairath

 

BANGKOK: -- A handicapped old man who is travelling to Bangkok in a three wheel vehicle to pay homage to His Majesty has now reached Saraburi.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949479-handicapped-mans-pilgrimage-to-bangkok-for-his-majesty-enters-fifth-day/

 

THAI bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7

BY STAFF WRITER 

 

 

Welcome onboard – just don’t bring a Samsung Galaxy Note 7

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/thai-bans-samsung-galaxy-note-7/18083/

Samsung to compensate suppliers over Note 7 disaster

BY EURONEWS

 

 

Samsung is trying to keep its component suppliers sweet over the Galaxy Note 7disaster.

 

Full story: http://tech.thaivisa.com/samsung-to-compensate-suppliers-over-note-7-disaster/18086/

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Obama honors Italy's leader at 'bittersweet' state dinner

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — "Bittersweet" was the word of the night, the one used most often to describe President Barack Obama's final state dinner.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949481-obama-honors-italys-leader-at-bittersweet-state-dinner/

 

Wreck of German U-boat found off coast of Stranraer

 

GALLOWAY: -- The wreck of a German U-boat which sank almost 100 years ago has been discovered by engineers laying subsea power cables.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949482-wreck-of-german-u-boat-found-off-coast-of-stranraer-south-scotland/

 

Outcry after girls made to train in pit with snake

BY FIRDAOUS FADZIL

 

PETALING JAYA: The act of throwing a snake into a muddy pit with schoolgirls as part of character-building training has sparked condemnation. The instructors involved will be hauled up.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949483-outcry-after-girls-made-to-train-in-pit-with-snake/

 

3.2% growth to be achieved

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The recovery of household purchasing power will help to shore up economic growth this year to achieve the 3.2% growth target, National News Bureau of Thailand (NNT) said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949485-32-economic-growth-target-to-be-achieved/

 

Huge crowds continue to throng to the Grand Palace as future schedules announced

 

Picture: Thairath

 

BANGKOK: -- Huge crowds of mourners continue to throng to the Grand Palace in Bangkok where they remain though the day and night.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949486-huge-crowds-continue-to-throng-to-the-grand-palace-as-future-schedules-announced/

 

Expat joins Thais in praising His Majesty

 

Picture: tnamcot

 

KON KAEN: -- A long term foreign resident of the kingdom has been featured on national television talking about his warm feelings for the departed monarch. He was described as having a "Thai heart".

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949487-expat-joins-thais-in-praising-his-majesty/

 

TAT to set up booth at Sanam Luang to help tourists - black ribbons available

 

Picture: js100

 

BANGKOK: -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand have announced that they are to set up a booth at the Royal Parade grounds at Sanam Luang to help tourists during the mourning people for the late king.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949489-tat-to-set-up-booth-at-sanam-luang-to-help-tourists-black-ribbons-available/

 

US fast food chain in Malaysia told to change hot dog name

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Hot dogs, or at least the name, will soon be off the menu for a U.S. fast food chain selling the popular snack in Malaysia.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949491-us-fast-food-chain-in-malaysia-told-to-change-hot-dog-name/

 

Entertainment Industry Meet to Discuss Mourning Period

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – Entertainment entrepreneurs as well as media from all over Chiang Mai came together on October 17th at Warm Up Café to discuss mourning etiquette.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949492-chiang-mai-entertainment-industry-meet-to-discuss-mourning-period/

 

 

Thai couple get married without music, pay tribute to HM the King at reception

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

Photo: Jarakom Bunjaruswong/ Facebook

 

BANGKOK: -- A wedding photographer shared his impression of his clients who could not postpone their wedding, so they decided to have a simple reception without music to pay respect for King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died on Oct. 13.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949493-thai-couple-get-married-without-music-pay-tribute-to-hm-the-king-at-reception/

 

Thais nationwide attend funeral rites for Thailand's late King

 

UDON THANI, 19 October 2016 (NNT) - Thai people nationwide continue to attend Buddhist prayer ceremonies held in tribute to His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. 

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949495-thais-nationwide-attend-funeral-rites-for-thailands-late-king/

 

DiCaprio says he's cooperating with DOJ in Malaysian scandal

By SANDY COHEN

 

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leonardo DiCaprio says he's awaiting direction from the U.S. Justice Department regarding any ill-gotten funds that may have supported his environmental foundation or 2013 film "The Wolf of Wall Street."

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949497-leonardo-dicaprio-says-hes-cooperating-with-doj-in-malaysian-scandal/

 

4 shot outside San Francisco schools; suspects at large 

 

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Four teenage students were shot in the shared parking lot of two San Francisco high schools Tuesday, and one of the students is in critical condition, authorities said.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949498-4-shot-outside-san-francisco-schools-suspects-at-large /

 

 

All Thais invited to sing Royal anthem at Grand Palace at 1.00 pm on Saturday

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The government has invited all Thai people to sing the Royal anthem in front of the Grand Palace on Saturday at 1.00 pm to pay tribute to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949500-all-thais-invited-to-sing-royal-anthem-at-grand-palace-at-100-pm-on-saturday/

 

Low-cost mourning fares announced by domestic carriers, but not available

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

Photo: Master Octa/Flickr

 

BANGKOK: -- Domestic airlines have advertised that they are offering deeply discounted tickets to allow mourners to travel to the capital to pay their respects of the late king.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949501-low-cost-mourning-fares-announced-by-domestic-carriers-but-not-available/

 

Administrative order demanding 35 billion baht compensation from Yingluck officially signed

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The administrative order demanding 35 billion baht compensation for damages to the state by the rice-pledging scheme from former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra has been officially signed.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949503-administrative order-demanding-35-billion-baht-compensation-from-yingluck-officially-signed/

 

Decorate, don't remove portraits of late King: Govt 

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter -

 

The Portrait of His Majesty the Late King at the Government House in Bangkok as seen on Friday.

 

BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha ordered government agencies Tuesday not to take down portraits of His Majesty the Late King.

 

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949505-decorate-dont-remove-portraits-of-late-king-govt /

 

VIDEO: French court rejects plea for more time before Calais camp closure

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949507-video-french-court-rejects-plea-for-more-time-before-calais-camp-closure/