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Memories along the royal path
By Phoowadon Duangmee

The Nation

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King Bhumibol, right, spent time with his men during a trip to a Karen village in Phetchaburi.

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With a map in his hands and a camera around his neck, His Majesty the King travelled roughly 5,000 kilometres a year to improve his peopleโ€™s livesย 

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Full story:ย http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949510-memories-along-the-royal-path/

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Thai ambassador condemns Australian satire show for 'mocking' mourning Thais

Byย Coconuts Bangkok

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CANBERRA: -- The Thai ambassador in Australia condemned comedy television program "Have you been paying attention?" over its segment referring to Thailand aired on Oct.ย 18.

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Full story:ย http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949512-thai-ambassador-condemns-australian-satire-show-for-mocking-mourning-thais/
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Thailand sees a jump in royal defamation cases after death of king

Byย Cod Satrusayangย andย Panarat Thepgumpanatย |ย BANGKOK

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BANGKOK: -- Thai police are investigating 12 new complaints of royal defamation found on social media lodged since the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej last week, a sharp rise amid intensifying scrutiny of anything deemed offensive to the monarchy.

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Full story:ย http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949515-thailand-sees-a-jump-in-royal-defamation-cases-after-death-of-king/

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Man covers country on foot to honor late King

Phuket Gazetteย 

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Locals in Krabi make donations to Chuthipong Saetan (wearing cap) on his walk through the entire country in honor of HM King Bhumibol. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

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KRABI: A man from Phitsanulok Province passed through Krabi yesterday after setting out from his home province on foot six months ago, determined to walk the length and breadth of the country, passing through all 76 provinces, in honor of His Majesty King Bhumibol.

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Full story:ย http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949521-man-covers-country-on-foot-to-honor-late-king/

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Philippine police van rams protesters in front of US Embassyย 
BULLIT MARQUEZ, Associated Press
BOGIE CALUPITAN, Associated Press

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MANILA, Philippines (AP) โ€” A Philippine police van rammed into protesters, leaving several bloodied, as an anti-U.S. rally turned violent Wednesday at the American Embassy in Manila.

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Full story:ย http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949522-philippine-police-van-rams-protesters-in-front-of-us-embassy/

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Industries Sentiment Index shows first increase in four months

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BANGKOK, 19 October 2016 (NNT) โ€“ The latest Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) has shown the first increase in a four-months time. with the value reaching 84.8 from the increase of purchase orders in many industry groups, according to FTI.ย 

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Full story:ย http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949525-thai-industries-sentiment-index-shows-first-increase-in-four-months/

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A Man Shoots Teenager in Road Rage

byย CityNews

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CHIANG MAI โ€“ 17th October, around 11pm. police officers at Mae Ping Police Station were alerted to a teenager who was shot and seriously injured. The police arrived at the scene in Chiang Maiโ€™s San Phee Suea Sub-district and found Chaiwat Plienpitak, 18, shot in the back. Witnesses told police that a tall thin man had shot the victim and drove off.

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A Brief Meeting with Brian Davidson, British Ambassador to Thailand

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On October 7th, Citylife sat down for a few minutes with the new British ambassador, Brian Davidson, who has been in Thailand just over four months, following a posting in China where he was consul general in Shanghai. He follows previous ambassador Mark Kent, who was transferred to another Diplomatic Service appointment.

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New privy councilor appointed in place of prem

Byย Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

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Privy Councilor Thanin Kraivichien visited an exhibition honoring His Majesty the Queen May 23 at Siam Paragon shopping mall in Bangkok.

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BANGKOKย โ€” An ex-prime minister was elected new head of the Privy Council Wednesday, replacing former chairman Prem Tinsulanonda who is now serving as Regent of Thailandโ€™s vacant throne.

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48 bodies recovered after ferry capsizing on Myanmar river

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YANGON, Myanmar (AP) โ€” Rescue teams found 48 bodies through Wednesday and were searching for other victims from a crowded ferry boat that capsized during a nighttime run on a river in central Myanmar last Saturday, officials said.

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Full Story:ย http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949537-48-bodies-recovered-after-ferry-capsizing-on-myanmar-river/

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Mekong effort fails after years of lavish foreign fundingย 
STEPHEN WRIGHT, Associated Press

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BANGKOK (AP) โ€” When Western governments began pouring money into the Mekong River Commission, they hoped it would help four Southeast Asian countries cooperate in responsibly managing one of the world's great rivers.

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Full Story:ย http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949538-mekong-effort-fails-after-years-of-lavish-foreign-funding/

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An open letter on mourning the king as a foreigner in Bangkok

Byย Coconuts Bangkok

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One of our readers, Bruno Roussel, reached out to Coconuts with a touching open letter heโ€™d penned to his Thai friends that discusses his grief on the passing of the king, as a foreigner. Roussel has lived in Bangkok for four years and is Head of the Games Department at SAE, Thailand.

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Full Story:ย http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/949545-an-open-letter-on-mourning-the-king-as-a-foreigner-in-bangkok/

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